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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,035.12, 68,670.17 and 45,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,035.12, 68,670.17 and 45,273.92 is: 67,534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,035.12 : 68,670.17 = 45,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,035.12/68,670.17 = 45,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,035.12x = 68,670.17 × 45,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,035.12x = 3,108,967,556.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,967,556.60/46,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,534.69

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