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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,635.04, 68,296.80 and 38,247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,635.04, 68,296.80 and 38,247.84 is: 57,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,635.04 : 68,296.80 = 38,247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,635.04/68,296.80 = 38,247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,635.04x = 68,296.80 × 38,247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,635.04x = 2,612,205,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,205,078.91/45,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,241.21

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