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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,317.33, 67,982.90 and 23,118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,317.33, 67,982.90 and 23,118.59 is: 34,681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,317.33 : 67,982.90 = 23,118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,317.33/67,982.90 = 23,118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,317.33x = 67,982.90 × 23,118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,317.33x = 1,571,668,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,668,846.48/45,317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,681.41

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