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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,429.77, 68,158.61 and 23,258.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,429.77, 68,158.61 and 23,258.71 is: 34,895.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,429.77 : 68,158.61 = 23,258.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,429.77/68,158.61 = 23,258.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,429.77x = 68,158.61 × 23,258.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,429.77x = 1,585,281,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,281,227.70/45,429.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,895.21

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