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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,829.80, 68,610.30 and 34,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,829.80, 68,610.30 and 34,194.60 is: 51,191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,829.80 : 68,610.30 = 34,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,829.80/68,610.30 = 34,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,829.80x = 68,610.30 × 34,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,829.80x = 2,346,101,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,101,764.38/45,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,191.62

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