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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,819.23, 68,759.96 and 24,765.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,819.23, 68,759.96 and 24,765.72 is: 37,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,819.23 : 68,759.96 = 24,765.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,819.23/68,759.96 = 24,765.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,819.23x = 68,759.96 × 24,765.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,819.23x = 1,702,889,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,889,792.74/45,819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,165.40

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