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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,370.49, 68,069.55 and 23,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,370.49, 68,069.55 and 23,199.44 is: 34,806.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,370.49 : 68,069.55 = 23,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,370.49/68,069.55 = 23,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,370.49x = 68,069.55 × 23,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,370.49x = 1,579,175,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,175,441.05/45,370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,806.22

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