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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,429.14, 68,157.68 and 23,258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,429.14, 68,157.68 and 23,258.09 is: 34,894.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,429.14 : 68,157.68 = 23,258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,429.14/68,157.68 = 23,258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,429.14x = 68,157.68 × 23,258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,429.14x = 1,585,216,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,216,998.55/45,429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,894.28

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