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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,454.39, 68,106.41 and 23,237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,454.39, 68,106.41 and 23,237.21 is: 34,817.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,454.39 : 68,106.41 = 23,237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,454.39/68,106.41 = 23,237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,454.39x = 68,106.41 × 23,237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,454.39x = 1,582,602,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,602,774.99/45,454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,817.38

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