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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,864.30, 68,796.45 and 44,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,864.30, 68,796.45 and 44,114.70 is: 66,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,864.30 : 68,796.45 = 44,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,864.30/68,796.45 = 44,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,864.30x = 68,796.45 × 44,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,864.30x = 3,034,934,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,934,752.82/45,864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,172.05

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