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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,891.76, 68,858.30 and 24,807.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,891.76, 68,858.30 and 24,807.12 is: 37,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,891.76 : 68,858.30 = 24,807.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,891.76/68,858.30 = 24,807.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,891.76x = 68,858.30 × 24,807.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,891.76x = 1,708,176,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,176,111.10/45,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,221.85

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