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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,854.39, 68,801.36 and 24,809.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,854.39, 68,801.36 and 24,809.24 is: 37,224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,854.39 : 68,801.36 = 24,809.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,854.39/68,801.36 = 24,809.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,854.39x = 68,801.36 × 24,809.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,854.39x = 1,706,909,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,909,500.52/45,854.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,224.56

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