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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,821.20, 68,731.80 and 35,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,821.20, 68,731.80 and 35,440.40 is: 53,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,821.20 : 68,731.80 = 35,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,821.20/68,731.80 = 35,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,821.20x = 68,731.80 × 35,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,821.20x = 2,435,882,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,882,484.72/45,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,160.60

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