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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,429.27, 68,157.86 and 23,258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,429.27, 68,157.86 and 23,258.21 is: 34,894.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,429.27 : 68,157.86 = 23,258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,429.27/68,157.86 = 23,258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,429.27x = 68,157.86 × 23,258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,429.27x = 1,585,229,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,229,704.74/45,429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,894.46

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