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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,357.20, 68,035.80 and 23,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,357.20, 68,035.80 and 23,163.20 is: 34,744.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,357.20 : 68,035.80 = 23,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,357.20/68,035.80 = 23,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,357.20x = 68,035.80 × 23,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,357.20x = 1,575,926,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,926,842.56/45,357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,744.80

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