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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,462.84, 68,210.69 and 23,286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,462.84, 68,210.69 and 23,286.66 is: 34,938.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,462.84 : 68,210.69 = 23,286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,462.84/68,210.69 = 23,286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,462.84x = 68,210.69 × 23,286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,462.84x = 1,588,399,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,399,146.40/45,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,938.41

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