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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,900.14, 68,707.20 and 35,342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,900.14, 68,707.20 and 35,342.84 is: 52,904.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,900.14 : 68,707.20 = 35,342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,900.14/68,707.20 = 35,342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,900.14x = 68,707.20 × 35,342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,900.14x = 2,428,307,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,307,576.45/45,900.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,904.14

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