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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,809.02, 68,739.09 and 24,748.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,809.02, 68,739.09 and 24,748.66 is: 37,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,809.02 : 68,739.09 = 24,748.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,809.02/68,739.09 = 24,748.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,809.02x = 68,739.09 × 24,748.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,809.02x = 1,701,200,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,200,367.12/45,809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,136.80

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