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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,426.96, 62,760.30 and 34,709.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,426.96, 62,760.30 and 34,709.34 is: 47,953.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,426.96 : 62,760.30 = 34,709.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,426.96/62,760.30 = 34,709.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,426.96x = 62,760.30 × 34,709.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,426.96x = 2,178,368,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,368,891.63/45,426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,953.22

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