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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,493.02, 68,137.96 and 34,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,493.02, 68,137.96 and 34,884.92 is: 52,249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,493.02 : 68,137.96 = 34,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,493.02/68,137.96 = 34,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,493.02x = 68,137.96 × 34,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,493.02x = 2,376,987,283.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,987,283.56/45,493.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,249.49

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