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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,734.62, 68,601.92 and 30,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,734.62, 68,601.92 and 30,148.60 is: 45,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,734.62 : 68,601.92 = 30,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,734.62/68,601.92 = 30,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,734.62x = 68,601.92 × 30,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,734.62x = 2,068,251,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,251,502.30/45,734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,222.89

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