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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,835.72, 68,696.10 and 24,774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,835.72, 68,696.10 and 24,774.88 is: 37,131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,835.72 : 68,696.10 = 24,774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,835.72/68,696.10 = 24,774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,835.72x = 68,696.10 × 24,774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,835.72x = 1,701,937,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,937,633.97/45,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,131.25

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