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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,316.96, 67,982.36 and 23,118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,316.96, 67,982.36 and 23,118.23 is: 34,680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,316.96 : 67,982.36 = 23,118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,316.96/67,982.36 = 23,118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,316.96x = 67,982.36 × 23,118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,316.96x = 1,571,631,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,631,834.42/45,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,680.88

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