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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,747.80, 68,621.70 and 38,530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,747.80, 68,621.70 and 38,530.70 is: 57,796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,747.80 : 68,621.70 = 38,530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,747.80/68,621.70 = 38,530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,747.80x = 68,621.70 × 38,530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,747.80x = 2,644,042,136.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,042,136.19/45,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,796.05

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