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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,977.90, 69,001.05 and 34,159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,977.90, 69,001.05 and 34,159.19 is: 51,264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,977.90 : 69,001.05 = 34,159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,977.90/69,001.05 = 34,159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,977.90x = 69,001.05 × 34,159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,977.90x = 2,357,019,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,019,632.14/45,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,264.19

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