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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.56, 68,815.98 and 34,172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.56, 68,815.98 and 34,172.55 is: 51,159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.56 : 68,815.98 = 34,172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.56/68,815.98 = 34,172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.56x = 68,815.98 × 34,172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.56x = 2,351,617,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,617,517.35/45,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,159.32

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