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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,261.18, 68,985.95 and 45,840.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,261.18, 68,985.95 and 45,840.43 is: 68,358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,261.18 : 68,985.95 = 45,840.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,261.18/68,985.95 = 45,840.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,261.18x = 68,985.95 × 45,840.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,261.18x = 3,162,345,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,345,611.96/46,261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,358.52

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