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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,877.74, 68,670.81 and 24,787.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,877.74, 68,670.81 and 24,787.77 is: 37,102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,877.74 : 68,670.81 = 24,787.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,877.74/68,670.81 = 24,787.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,877.74x = 68,670.81 × 24,787.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,877.74x = 1,702,196,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,196,243.99/45,877.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,102.88

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