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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,842.71, 68,747.66 and 24,798.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,842.71, 68,747.66 and 24,798.30 is: 37,188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,842.71 : 68,747.66 = 24,798.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,842.71/68,747.66 = 24,798.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,842.71x = 68,747.66 × 24,798.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,842.71x = 1,704,825,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,825,065.98/45,842.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,188.58

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