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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,903.84, 68,875.52 and 24,858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,903.84, 68,875.52 and 24,858.92 is: 37,299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,903.84 : 68,875.52 = 24,858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,903.84/68,875.52 = 24,858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,903.84x = 68,875.52 × 24,858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,903.84x = 1,712,170,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,170,572.97/45,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,299.07

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