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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,368.08, 68,052.12 and 34,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,368.08, 68,052.12 and 34,994.96 is: 52,492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,368.08 : 68,052.12 = 34,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,368.08/68,052.12 = 34,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,368.08x = 68,052.12 × 34,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,368.08x = 2,381,481,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,481,217.32/45,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,492.44

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