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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,573.20, 68,334.12 and 35,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,573.20, 68,334.12 and 35,017.04 is: 52,505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,573.20 : 68,334.12 = 35,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,573.20/68,334.12 = 35,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,573.20x = 68,334.12 × 35,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,573.20x = 2,392,858,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,858,613.40/45,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,505.83

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