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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,062.24, 68,709.62 and 45,300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,062.24, 68,709.62 and 45,300.12 is: 67,572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,062.24 : 68,709.62 = 45,300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,062.24/68,709.62 = 45,300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,062.24x = 68,709.62 × 45,300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,062.24x = 3,112,554,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,554,031.15/46,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,572.79

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