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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,407.70, 68,111.55 and 23,213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,407.70, 68,111.55 and 23,213.70 is: 34,820.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,407.70 : 68,111.55 = 23,213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,407.70/68,111.55 = 23,213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,407.70x = 68,111.55 × 23,213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,407.70x = 1,581,121,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,121,088.24/45,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,820.55

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