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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,422.56, 68,048.12 and 23,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,422.56, 68,048.12 and 23,250 is: 34,831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,422.56 : 68,048.12 = 23,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,422.56/68,048.12 = 23,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,422.56x = 68,048.12 × 23,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,422.56x = 1,582,118,790
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,118,790/45,422.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,831.12

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