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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,806.53, 68,666.71 and 24,714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,806.53, 68,666.71 and 24,714.96 is: 37,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,806.53 : 68,666.71 = 24,714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,806.53/68,666.71 = 24,714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,806.53x = 68,666.71 × 24,714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,806.53x = 1,697,095,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,095,077.23/45,806.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,049.20

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