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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,806.68, 68,608.49 and 35,198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,806.68, 68,608.49 and 35,198.62 is: 52,719.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,806.68 : 68,608.49 = 35,198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,806.68/68,608.49 = 35,198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,806.68x = 68,608.49 × 35,198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,806.68x = 2,414,923,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,923,820.77/45,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,719.90

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