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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,786.08, 68,679.12 and 24,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,786.08, 68,679.12 and 24,998.24 is: 37,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,786.08 : 68,679.12 = 24,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,786.08/68,679.12 = 24,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,786.08x = 68,679.12 × 24,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,786.08x = 1,716,857,124.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,857,124.75/45,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,497.36

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