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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,918.42, 68,734.44 and 35,361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,918.42, 68,734.44 and 35,361.06 is: 52,931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,918.42 : 68,734.44 = 35,361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,918.42/68,734.44 = 35,361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,918.42x = 68,734.44 × 35,361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,918.42x = 2,430,522,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,522,656.91/45,918.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,931.32

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