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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,061.24, 68,708.13 and 45,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,061.24, 68,708.13 and 45,299.12 is: 67,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,061.24 : 68,708.13 = 45,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,061.24/68,708.13 = 45,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,061.24x = 68,708.13 × 45,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,061.24x = 3,112,417,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,417,825.85/46,061.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,571.30

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