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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,795.90, 68,713.62 and 24,731.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,795.90, 68,713.62 and 24,731.76 is: 37,108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,795.90 : 68,713.62 = 24,731.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,795.90/68,713.62 = 24,731.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,795.90x = 68,713.62 × 24,731.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,795.90x = 1,699,408,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,408,758.57/45,795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,108.32

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