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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,810.02, 68,740.60 and 24,749.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,810.02, 68,740.60 and 24,749.66 is: 37,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,810.02 : 68,740.60 = 24,749.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,810.02/68,740.60 = 24,749.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,810.02x = 68,740.60 × 24,749.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,810.02x = 1,701,306,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,306,478.20/45,810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,138.30

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