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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,908.60, 68,862.90 and 38,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,908.60, 68,862.90 and 38,132.60 is: 57,198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,908.60 : 68,862.90 = 38,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,908.60/68,862.90 = 38,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,908.60x = 68,862.90 × 38,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,908.60x = 2,625,921,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,921,420.54/45,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,198.90

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