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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,324.24, 67,979.32 and 23,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,324.24, 67,979.32 and 23,154 is: 34,727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,324.24 : 67,979.32 = 23,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,324.24/67,979.32 = 23,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,324.24x = 67,979.32 × 23,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,324.24x = 1,573,993,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,993,175.28/45,324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,727.40

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