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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,320.72, 67,974.06 and 23,150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,320.72, 67,974.06 and 23,150.48 is: 34,722.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,320.72 : 67,974.06 = 23,150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,320.72/67,974.06 = 23,150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,320.72x = 67,974.06 × 23,150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,320.72x = 1,573,632,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,632,116.55/45,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,722.13

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