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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,990.29, 68,968.80 and 24,908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,990.29, 68,968.80 and 24,908.97 is: 37,354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,990.29 : 68,968.80 = 24,908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,990.29/68,968.80 = 24,908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,990.29x = 68,968.80 × 24,908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,990.29x = 1,717,941,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,941,770.14/45,990.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,354.45

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