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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,540.10, 68,277.27 and 30,711.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,540.10, 68,277.27 and 30,711.94 is: 46,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,540.10 : 68,277.27 = 30,711.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,540.10/68,277.27 = 30,711.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,540.10x = 68,277.27 × 30,711.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,540.10x = 2,096,927,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,927,419.60/45,540.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,045.74

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