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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,630.80, 68,446.20 and 43,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,630.80, 68,446.20 and 43,881.20 is: 65,821.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,630.80 : 68,446.20 = 43,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,630.80/68,446.20 = 43,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,630.80x = 68,446.20 × 43,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,630.80x = 3,003,501,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,501,391.44/45,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,821.80

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