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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,317.44, 67,970.62 and 23,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,317.44, 67,970.62 and 23,146.80 is: 34,717.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,317.44 : 67,970.62 = 23,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,317.44/67,970.62 = 23,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,317.44x = 67,970.62 × 23,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,317.44x = 1,573,302,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,302,347.02/45,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,717.37

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