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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.61, 68,003.99 and 23,144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.61, 68,003.99 and 23,144.17 is: 34,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.61 : 68,003.99 = 23,144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.61/68,003.99 = 23,144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.61x = 68,003.99 × 23,144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.61x = 1,573,895,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,895,905.24/45,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,684.42

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