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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,060.24, 68,706.64 and 45,298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,060.24, 68,706.64 and 45,298.12 is: 67,569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,060.24 : 68,706.64 = 45,298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,060.24/68,706.64 = 45,298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,060.24x = 68,706.64 × 45,298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,060.24x = 3,112,281,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,281,623.52/46,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,569.81

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