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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,431.77, 68,161.61 and 23,260.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,431.77, 68,161.61 and 23,260.71 is: 34,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,431.77 : 68,161.61 = 23,260.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,431.77/68,161.61 = 23,260.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,431.77x = 68,161.61 × 23,260.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,431.77x = 1,585,487,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,487,443.34/45,431.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,898.21

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