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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,044.87, 68,805.20 and 34,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,044.87, 68,805.20 and 34,572 is: 51,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,044.87 : 68,805.20 = 34,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,044.87/68,805.20 = 34,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,044.87x = 68,805.20 × 34,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,044.87x = 2,378,733,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,733,374.40/46,044.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,661.20

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