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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.06, 68,787.09 and 30,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.06, 68,787.09 and 30,272.04 is: 45,408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.06 : 68,787.09 = 30,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.06/68,787.09 = 30,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.06x = 68,787.09 × 30,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.06x = 2,082,325,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,325,539.96/45,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,408.06

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