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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,639.04, 68,302.80 and 38,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,639.04, 68,302.80 and 38,251.84 is: 57,247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,639.04 : 68,302.80 = 38,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,639.04/68,302.80 = 38,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,639.04x = 68,302.80 × 38,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,639.04x = 2,612,707,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,707,777.15/45,639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,247.21

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