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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,479.34, 68,242.70 and 34,382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,479.34, 68,242.70 and 34,382.75 is: 51,592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,479.34 : 68,242.70 = 34,382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,479.34/68,242.70 = 34,382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,479.34x = 68,242.70 × 34,382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,479.34x = 2,346,371,438.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,371,438.17/45,479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,592.03

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