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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,819.20, 68,728.80 and 35,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,819.20, 68,728.80 and 35,438.40 is: 53,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,819.20 : 68,728.80 = 35,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,819.20/68,728.80 = 35,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,819.20x = 68,728.80 × 35,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,819.20x = 2,435,638,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,638,705.92/45,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,157.60

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