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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,660, 68,438.52 and 34,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,660, 68,438.52 and 34,530.60 is: 51,756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,660 : 68,438.52 = 34,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,660/68,438.52 = 34,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,660x = 68,438.52 × 34,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,660x = 2,363,223,158.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,223,158.71/45,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,756.97

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