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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,434.78, 68,166.11 and 23,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,434.78, 68,166.11 and 23,263.72 is: 34,902.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,434.78 : 68,166.11 = 23,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,434.78/68,166.11 = 23,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,434.78x = 68,166.11 × 23,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,434.78x = 1,585,797,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,797,184.27/45,434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,902.72

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