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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,430.56, 68,060.12 and 23,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,430.56, 68,060.12 and 23,258 is: 34,843.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,430.56 : 68,060.12 = 23,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,430.56/68,060.12 = 23,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,430.56x = 68,060.12 × 23,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,430.56x = 1,582,942,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,942,270.96/45,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,843.12

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