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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,865.58, 63,297.06 and 34,514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,865.58, 63,297.06 and 34,514.66 is: 47,632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,865.58 : 63,297.06 = 34,514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,865.58/63,297.06 = 34,514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,865.58x = 63,297.06 × 34,514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,865.58x = 2,184,676,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,676,504.90/45,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,632.16

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