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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,762.12, 68,666.70 and 34,665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,762.12, 68,666.70 and 34,665.12 is: 52,015.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,762.12 : 68,666.70 = 34,665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,762.12/68,666.70 = 34,665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,762.12x = 68,666.70 × 34,665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,762.12x = 2,380,339,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,339,395.50/45,762.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,015.50

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