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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,793.40, 68,709.86 and 24,729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,793.40, 68,709.86 and 24,729.25 is: 37,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,793.40 : 68,709.86 = 24,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,793.40/68,709.86 = 24,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,793.40x = 68,709.86 × 24,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,793.40x = 1,699,143,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,143,181.76/45,793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,104.54

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