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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,171.78, 67,799.26 and 23,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,171.78, 67,799.26 and 23,001 is: 34,522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,171.78 : 67,799.26 = 23,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,171.78/67,799.26 = 23,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,171.78x = 67,799.26 × 23,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,171.78x = 1,559,450,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,450,779.26/45,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,522.68

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