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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,806.58, 68,593.23 and 30,176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,806.58, 68,593.23 and 30,176.82 is: 45,188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,806.58 : 68,593.23 = 30,176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,806.58/68,593.23 = 30,176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,806.58x = 68,593.23 × 30,176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,806.58x = 2,069,925,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,925,554.93/45,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,188.39

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