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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,376.42, 68,078.49 and 23,205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,376.42, 68,078.49 and 23,205.37 is: 34,815.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,376.42 : 68,078.49 = 23,205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,376.42/68,078.49 = 23,205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,376.42x = 68,078.49 × 23,205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,376.42x = 1,579,786,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,786,549.49/45,376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,815.14

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