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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,397.54, 68,160.12 and 23,226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,397.54, 68,160.12 and 23,226.82 is: 34,872.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,397.54 : 68,160.12 = 23,226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,397.54/68,160.12 = 23,226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,397.54x = 68,160.12 × 23,226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,397.54x = 1,583,142,838.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,142,838.42/45,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,872.88

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