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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,828.60, 68,742.90 and 24,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,828.60, 68,742.90 and 24,833.40 is: 37,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,828.60 : 68,742.90 = 24,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,828.60/68,742.90 = 24,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,828.60x = 68,742.90 × 24,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,828.60x = 1,707,119,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,119,932.86/45,828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,250.10

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