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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,835.20, 68,616.66 and 24,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,835.20, 68,616.66 and 24,995.52 is: 37,419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,835.20 : 68,616.66 = 24,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,835.20/68,616.66 = 24,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,835.20x = 68,616.66 × 24,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,835.20x = 1,715,109,097.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,109,097.36/45,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,419.04

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