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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,460.83, 68,207.68 and 23,284.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,460.83, 68,207.68 and 23,284.65 is: 34,935.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,460.83 : 68,207.68 = 23,284.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,460.83/68,207.68 = 23,284.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,460.83x = 68,207.68 × 23,284.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,460.83x = 1,588,191,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,191,956.11/45,460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,935.39

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