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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,814.18, 68,747.70 and 24,754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,814.18, 68,747.70 and 24,754.28 is: 37,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,814.18 : 68,747.70 = 24,754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,814.18/68,747.70 = 24,754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,814.18x = 68,747.70 × 24,754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,814.18x = 1,701,799,815.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,799,815.16/45,814.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,145.70

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