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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,967.59, 68,887.26 and 24,862.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,967.59, 68,887.26 and 24,862.23 is: 37,258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,967.59 : 68,887.26 = 24,862.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,967.59/68,887.26 = 24,862.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,967.59x = 68,887.26 × 24,862.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,967.59x = 1,712,690,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,690,902.19/45,967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,258.66

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