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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,908.24, 68,728.68 and 34,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,908.24, 68,728.68 and 34,114.32 is: 51,072.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,908.24 : 68,728.68 = 34,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,908.24/68,728.68 = 34,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,908.24x = 68,728.68 × 34,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,908.24x = 2,344,632,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,632,182.70/45,908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,072.14

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