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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,913.79, 68,727.56 and 35,356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,913.79, 68,727.56 and 35,356.38 is: 52,924.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,913.79 : 68,727.56 = 35,356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,913.79/68,727.56 = 35,356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,913.79x = 68,727.56 × 35,356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,913.79x = 2,429,957,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,957,551.05/45,913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,924.36

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