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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,429.89, 68,158.80 and 23,258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,429.89, 68,158.80 and 23,258.83 is: 34,895.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,429.89 : 68,158.80 = 23,258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,429.89/68,158.80 = 23,258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,429.89x = 68,158.80 × 23,258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,429.89x = 1,585,293,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,293,942.20/45,429.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,895.39

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