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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,839.52, 68,742.88 and 24,795.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,839.52, 68,742.88 and 24,795.11 is: 37,183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,839.52 : 68,742.88 = 24,795.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,839.52/68,742.88 = 24,795.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,839.52x = 68,742.88 × 24,795.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,839.52x = 1,704,487,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,487,381.19/45,839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,183.80

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