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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,324.47, 67,979.69 and 23,154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,324.47, 67,979.69 and 23,154.23 is: 34,727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,324.47 : 67,979.69 = 23,154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,324.47/67,979.69 = 23,154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,324.47x = 67,979.69 × 23,154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,324.47x = 1,574,017,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,017,261.82/45,324.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,727.76

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