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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,414.81, 68,171.22 and 34,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,414.81, 68,171.22 and 34,441.38 is: 51,699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,414.81 : 68,171.22 = 34,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,414.81/68,171.22 = 34,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,414.81x = 68,171.22 × 34,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,414.81x = 2,347,910,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,910,893.08/45,414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,699.23

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