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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849.40, 68,793.89 and 24,804.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849.40, 68,793.89 and 24,804.26 is: 37,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849.40 : 68,793.89 = 24,804.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849.40/68,793.89 = 24,804.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849.40x = 68,793.89 × 24,804.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849.40x = 1,706,381,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,381,533.97/45,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,217.10

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