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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,365.87, 68,062.65 and 23,194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,365.87, 68,062.65 and 23,194.82 is: 34,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,365.87 : 68,062.65 = 23,194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,365.87/68,062.65 = 23,194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,365.87x = 68,062.65 × 23,194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,365.87x = 1,578,700,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,700,915.47/45,365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,799.31

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