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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,786.78, 68,705.68 and 24,726.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,786.78, 68,705.68 and 24,726.36 is: 37,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,786.78 : 68,705.68 = 24,726.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,786.78/68,705.68 = 24,726.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,786.78x = 68,705.68 × 24,726.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,786.78x = 1,698,841,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,841,377.72/45,786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,103.32

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