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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,392.67, 68,029.85 and 23,187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,392.67, 68,029.85 and 23,187.33 is: 34,750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,392.67 : 68,029.85 = 23,187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,392.67/68,029.85 = 23,187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,392.67x = 68,029.85 × 23,187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,392.67x = 1,577,430,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,430,465.86/45,392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,750.78

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