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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,427.40, 68,155.02 and 23,256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,427.40, 68,155.02 and 23,256.48 is: 34,891.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,427.40 : 68,155.02 = 23,256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,427.40/68,155.02 = 23,256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,427.40x = 68,155.02 × 23,256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,427.40x = 1,585,045,859.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,045,859.53/45,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,891.85

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