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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,827.40, 68,741.10 and 30,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,827.40, 68,741.10 and 30,132.30 is: 45,198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,827.40 : 68,741.10 = 30,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,827.40/68,741.10 = 30,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,827.40x = 68,741.10 × 30,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,827.40x = 2,071,327,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,327,447.53/45,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,198.45

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