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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,368.67, 68,066.85 and 23,197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,368.67, 68,066.85 and 23,197.62 is: 34,803.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,368.67 : 68,066.85 = 23,197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,368.67/68,066.85 = 23,197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,368.67x = 68,066.85 × 23,197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,368.67x = 1,578,988,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,988,920.90/45,368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,803.51

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