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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,480.34, 68,244.20 and 34,383.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,480.34, 68,244.20 and 34,383.75 is: 51,593.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,480.34 : 68,244.20 = 34,383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,480.34/68,244.20 = 34,383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,480.34x = 68,244.20 × 34,383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,480.34x = 2,346,491,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,491,511.75/45,480.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,593.53

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