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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,563.74, 68,368.66 and 30,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,563.74, 68,368.66 and 30,741.50 is: 46,127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,563.74 : 68,368.66 = 30,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,563.74/68,368.66 = 30,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,563.74x = 68,368.66 × 30,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,563.74x = 2,101,755,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,755,255.46/45,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,127.81

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