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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,391.98, 68,037.50 and 34,262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,391.98, 68,037.50 and 34,262.58 is: 51,355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,391.98 : 68,037.50 = 34,262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,391.98/68,037.50 = 34,262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,391.98x = 68,037.50 × 34,262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,391.98x = 2,331,140,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,140,286.75/45,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,355.77

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