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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,852.42, 68,677.02 and 35,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,852.42, 68,677.02 and 35,244.33 is: 52,788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,852.42 : 68,677.02 = 35,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,852.42/68,677.02 = 35,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,852.42x = 68,677.02 × 35,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,852.42x = 2,420,475,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,475,556.30/45,852.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,788.39

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