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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,717.38, 68,575.59 and 34,691.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,717.38, 68,575.59 and 34,691.79 is: 52,037.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,717.38 : 68,575.59 = 34,691.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,717.38/68,575.59 = 34,691.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,717.38x = 68,575.59 × 34,691.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,717.38x = 2,379,009,967.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,009,967.41/45,717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,037.33

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