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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,793.15, 68,709.48 and 24,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,793.15, 68,709.48 and 24,729 is: 37,104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,793.15 : 68,709.48 = 24,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,793.15/68,709.48 = 24,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,793.15x = 68,709.48 × 24,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,793.15x = 1,699,116,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,116,730.92/45,793.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,104.17

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