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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,464.08, 68,237.40 and 23,292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,464.08, 68,237.40 and 23,292.76 is: 34,960.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,464.08 : 68,237.40 = 23,292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,464.08/68,237.40 = 23,292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,464.08x = 68,237.40 × 23,292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,464.08x = 1,589,437,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,437,381.22/45,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,960.29

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