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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,832.20, 68,748.30 and 35,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,832.20, 68,748.30 and 35,464.20 is: 53,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,832.20 : 68,748.30 = 35,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,832.20/68,748.30 = 35,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,832.20x = 68,748.30 × 35,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,832.20x = 2,438,103,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,103,460.86/45,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,196.30

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