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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,741.84, 68,612.72 and 30,155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,741.84, 68,612.72 and 30,155.80 is: 45,233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,741.84 : 68,612.72 = 30,155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,741.84/68,612.72 = 30,155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,741.84x = 68,612.72 × 30,155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,741.84x = 2,069,071,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,071,461.78/45,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,233.67

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