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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,723.70, 68,731.35 and 43,099.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,723.70, 68,731.35 and 43,099.30 is: 64,786.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,723.70 : 68,731.35 = 43,099.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,723.70/68,731.35 = 43,099.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,723.70x = 68,731.35 × 43,099.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,723.70x = 2,962,273,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,273,073.06/45,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,786.38

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