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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,868.58, 63,299.30 and 34,363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,868.58, 63,299.30 and 34,363.10 is: 47,421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,868.58 : 63,299.30 = 34,363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,868.58/63,299.30 = 34,363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,868.58x = 63,299.30 × 34,363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,868.58x = 2,175,160,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,160,175.83/45,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,421.57

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