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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,833.76, 68,770.80 and 24,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,833.76, 68,770.80 and 24,749.52 is: 37,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,833.76 : 68,770.80 = 24,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,833.76/68,770.80 = 24,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,833.76x = 68,770.80 × 24,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,833.76x = 1,702,044,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,044,290.02/45,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,135.17

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