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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,810.60, 68,715.90 and 38,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,810.60, 68,715.90 and 38,034.60 is: 57,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,810.60 : 68,715.90 = 38,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,810.60/68,715.90 = 38,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,810.60x = 68,715.90 × 38,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,810.60x = 2,613,581,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,581,770.14/45,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,051.90

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