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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,864.57, 68,816.62 and 24,819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,864.57, 68,816.62 and 24,819.40 is: 37,239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,864.57 : 68,816.62 = 24,819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,864.57/68,816.62 = 24,819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,864.57x = 68,816.62 × 24,819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,864.57x = 1,707,987,218.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,987,218.43/45,864.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,239.80

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