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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,908.80, 68,879.40 and 44,288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,908.80, 68,879.40 and 44,288.80 is: 66,448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,908.80 : 68,879.40 = 44,288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,908.80/68,879.40 = 44,288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,908.80x = 68,879.40 × 44,288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,908.80x = 3,050,585,970.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,585,970.72/45,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,448.83

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