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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,971.38, 68,828.59 and 24,835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,971.38, 68,828.59 and 24,835.70 is: 37,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,971.38 : 68,828.59 = 24,835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,971.38/68,828.59 = 24,835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,971.38x = 68,828.59 × 24,835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,971.38x = 1,709,405,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,405,966.75/45,971.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,184.13

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