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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,493.83, 68,139.20 and 34,885.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,493.83, 68,139.20 and 34,885.73 is: 52,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,493.83 : 68,139.20 = 34,885.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,493.83/68,139.20 = 34,885.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,493.83x = 68,139.20 × 34,885.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,493.83x = 2,377,085,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,085,218.49/45,493.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,250.72

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