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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,965.43, 68,883.88 and 24,859.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,965.43, 68,883.88 and 24,859.89 is: 37,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,965.43 : 68,883.88 = 24,859.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,965.43/68,883.88 = 24,859.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,965.43x = 68,883.88 × 24,859.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,965.43x = 1,712,445,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,445,679.57/45,965.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,255.08

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