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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,758.80, 68,638.20 and 44,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,758.80, 68,638.20 and 44,009.20 is: 66,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,758.80 : 68,638.20 = 44,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,758.80/68,638.20 = 44,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,758.80x = 68,638.20 × 44,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,758.80x = 3,020,712,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,712,271.44/45,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,013.80

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