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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,968.01, 68,964.31 and 24,903.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,968.01, 68,964.31 and 24,903.10 is: 37,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,968.01 : 68,964.31 = 24,903.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,968.01/68,964.31 = 24,903.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,968.01x = 68,964.31 × 24,903.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,968.01x = 1,717,424,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,424,837.77/45,968.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,361.31

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