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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,774.80, 68,662.20 and 44,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,774.80, 68,662.20 and 44,997.20 is: 67,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,774.80 : 68,662.20 = 44,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,774.80/68,662.20 = 44,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,774.80x = 68,662.20 × 44,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,774.80x = 3,089,606,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,606,745.84/45,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,495.80

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