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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,435.78, 68,167.61 and 23,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,435.78, 68,167.61 and 23,264.72 is: 34,904.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,435.78 : 68,167.61 = 23,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,435.78/68,167.61 = 23,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,435.78x = 68,167.61 × 23,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,435.78x = 1,585,900,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,900,359.72/45,435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,904.22

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