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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,431.28, 68,041.62 and 43,855.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,431.28, 68,041.62 and 43,855.43 is: 65,681.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,431.28 : 68,041.62 = 43,855.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,431.28/68,041.62 = 43,855.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,431.28x = 68,041.62 × 43,855.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,431.28x = 2,983,994,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,994,162.79/45,431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,681.49

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