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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,855.59, 68,681.70 and 35,247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,855.59, 68,681.70 and 35,247.42 is: 52,792.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,855.59 : 68,681.70 = 35,247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,855.59/68,681.70 = 35,247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,855.59x = 68,681.70 × 35,247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,855.59x = 2,420,852,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,852,726.21/45,855.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,792.97

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