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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,819.59, 68,728.64 and 44,688.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,819.59, 68,728.64 and 44,688.83 is: 67,032.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,819.59 : 68,728.64 = 44,688.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,819.59/68,728.64 = 44,688.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,819.59x = 68,728.64 × 44,688.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,819.59x = 3,071,401,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,401,942.00/45,819.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,032.51

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