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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.81, 68,788.22 and 30,272.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.81, 68,788.22 and 30,272.79 is: 45,409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.81 : 68,788.22 = 30,272.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.81/68,788.22 = 30,272.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.81x = 68,788.22 × 30,272.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.81x = 2,082,411,187.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,411,187.17/45,858.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,409.19

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