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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,430.14, 68,159.18 and 23,259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,430.14, 68,159.18 and 23,259.09 is: 34,895.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,430.14 : 68,159.18 = 23,259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,430.14/68,159.18 = 23,259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,430.14x = 68,159.18 × 23,259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,430.14x = 1,585,320,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,320,501.95/45,430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,895.79

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