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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,427.17, 68,154.72 and 23,256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,427.17, 68,154.72 and 23,256.11 is: 34,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,427.17 : 68,154.72 = 23,256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,427.17/68,154.72 = 23,256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,427.17x = 68,154.72 × 23,256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,427.17x = 1,585,013,748.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,013,748.52/45,427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,891.32

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