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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,460.33, 68,206.93 and 23,284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,460.33, 68,206.93 and 23,284.15 is: 34,934.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,460.33 : 68,206.93 = 23,284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,460.33/68,206.93 = 23,284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,460.33x = 68,206.93 × 23,284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,460.33x = 1,588,140,160.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,140,160.43/45,460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,934.64

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