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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,926.97, 68,826.30 and 24,821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,926.97, 68,826.30 and 24,821.52 is: 37,197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,926.97 : 68,826.30 = 24,821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,926.97/68,826.30 = 24,821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,926.97x = 68,826.30 × 24,821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,926.97x = 1,708,373,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,373,381.98/45,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,197.61

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