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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,795.27, 68,718.42 and 24,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,795.27, 68,718.42 and 24,734.88 is: 37,116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,795.27 : 68,718.42 = 24,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,795.27/68,718.42 = 24,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,795.27x = 68,718.42 × 24,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,795.27x = 1,699,741,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,741,872.49/45,795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,116.10

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