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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.27, 68,003.33 and 23,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.27, 68,003.33 and 23,130.50 is: 34,714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.27 : 68,003.33 = 23,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.27/68,003.33 = 23,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.27x = 68,003.33 × 23,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.27x = 1,572,950,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,950,568.90/45,311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,714.34

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