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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,307.45, 62,486.08 and 34,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,307.45, 62,486.08 and 34,003.40 is: 46,896.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,307.45 : 62,486.08 = 34,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,307.45/62,486.08 = 34,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,307.45x = 62,486.08 × 34,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,307.45x = 2,124,738,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,738,966.50/45,307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,896.02

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