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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,803.31, 68,603.46 and 35,195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,803.31, 68,603.46 and 35,195.23 is: 52,714.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,803.31 : 68,603.46 = 35,195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,803.31/68,603.46 = 35,195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,803.31x = 68,603.46 × 35,195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,803.31x = 2,414,514,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,514,553.50/45,803.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,714.85

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