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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,813.18, 68,746.20 and 24,753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,813.18, 68,746.20 and 24,753.28 is: 37,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,813.18 : 68,746.20 = 24,753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,813.18/68,746.20 = 24,753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,813.18x = 68,746.20 × 24,753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,813.18x = 1,701,693,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,693,937.54/45,813.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,144.20

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