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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,932.97, 68,835.30 and 24,827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,932.97, 68,835.30 and 24,827.52 is: 37,206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,932.97 : 68,835.30 = 24,827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,932.97/68,835.30 = 24,827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,932.97x = 68,835.30 × 24,827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,932.97x = 1,709,009,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,009,787.46/45,932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,206.60

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