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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,586.73, 68,155.31 and 38,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,586.73, 68,155.31 and 38,644.22 is: 57,775.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,586.73 : 68,155.31 = 38,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,586.73/68,155.31 = 38,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,586.73x = 68,155.31 × 38,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,586.73x = 2,633,808,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,808,259.81/45,586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,775.77

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