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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,463.73, 68,211.99 and 23,287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,463.73, 68,211.99 and 23,287.55 is: 34,939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,463.73 : 68,211.99 = 23,287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,463.73/68,211.99 = 23,287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,463.73x = 68,211.99 × 23,287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,463.73x = 1,588,489,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,489,786.66/45,463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,939.72

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