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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,795.93, 69,058.28 and 45,171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,795.93, 69,058.28 and 45,171.42 is: 68,116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,795.93 : 69,058.28 = 45,171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,795.93/69,058.28 = 45,171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,795.93x = 69,058.28 × 45,171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,795.93x = 3,119,460,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,460,344.50/45,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,116.54

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