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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,811.95, 68,674.82 and 24,720.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,811.95, 68,674.82 and 24,720.38 is: 37,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,811.95 : 68,674.82 = 24,720.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,811.95/68,674.82 = 24,720.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,811.95x = 68,674.82 × 24,720.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,811.95x = 1,697,667,646.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,667,646.83/45,811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,057.31

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