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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,305.65, 68,042.23 and 45,538.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,305.65, 68,042.23 and 45,538.54 is: 62,843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,305.65 : 68,042.23 = 45,538.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,305.65/68,042.23 = 45,538.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,305.65x = 68,042.23 × 45,538.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,305.65x = 3,098,543,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,543,528.59/49,305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,843.59

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