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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,464.46, 68,213.13 and 23,288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,464.46, 68,213.13 and 23,288.28 is: 34,940.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,464.46 : 68,213.13 = 23,288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,464.46/68,213.13 = 23,288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,464.46x = 68,213.13 × 23,288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,464.46x = 1,588,566,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,566,471.12/45,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,940.84

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