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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,872.97, 68,712.26 and 34,656.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,872.97, 68,712.26 and 34,656.09 is: 51,910.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,872.97 : 68,712.26 = 34,656.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,872.97/68,712.26 = 34,656.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,872.97x = 68,712.26 × 34,656.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,872.97x = 2,381,298,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,298,093.38/45,872.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,910.70

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