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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,958.59, 68,873.76 and 24,853.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,958.59, 68,873.76 and 24,853.23 is: 37,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,958.59 : 68,873.76 = 24,853.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,958.59/68,873.76 = 24,853.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,958.59x = 68,873.76 × 24,853.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,958.59x = 1,711,735,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,735,398.24/45,958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,245.17

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