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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,927, 68,826.32 and 24,821.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,927, 68,826.32 and 24,821.54 is: 37,197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,927 : 68,826.32 = 24,821.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,927/68,826.32 = 24,821.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,927x = 68,826.32 × 24,821.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,927x = 1,708,375,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,375,254.93/45,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,197.62

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