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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,968.99, 63,439.91 and 34,618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,968.99, 63,439.91 and 34,618.46 is: 47,775.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,968.99 : 63,439.91 = 34,618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,968.99/63,439.91 = 34,618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,968.99x = 63,439.91 × 34,618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,968.99x = 2,196,191,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,191,986.74/45,968.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,775.51

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