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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,989.29, 68,967.30 and 24,907.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,989.29, 68,967.30 and 24,907.97 is: 37,352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,989.29 : 68,967.30 = 24,907.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,989.29/68,967.30 = 24,907.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,989.29x = 68,967.30 × 24,907.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,989.29x = 1,717,835,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,835,565.10/45,989.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,352.95

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