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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,853.61, 68,786.84 and 43,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,853.61, 68,786.84 and 43,332.48 is: 65,004.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,853.61 : 68,786.84 = 43,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,853.61/68,786.84 = 43,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,853.61x = 68,786.84 × 43,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,853.61x = 2,980,704,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,704,151.90/45,853.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,004.79

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