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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,644.80, 68,332.80 and 34,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,644.80, 68,332.80 and 34,009.60 is: 50,914.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,644.80 : 68,332.80 = 34,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,644.80/68,332.80 = 34,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,644.80x = 68,332.80 × 34,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,644.80x = 2,323,971,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,971,194.88/45,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,914.26

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