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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,812.95, 68,676.32 and 24,721.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,812.95, 68,676.32 and 24,721.38 is: 37,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,812.95 : 68,676.32 = 24,721.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,812.95/68,676.32 = 24,721.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,812.95x = 68,676.32 × 24,721.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,812.95x = 1,697,773,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,773,403.72/45,812.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,058.81

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