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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,464.79, 68,071.35 and 23,230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,464.79, 68,071.35 and 23,230.29 is: 34,781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,464.79 : 68,071.35 = 23,230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,464.79/68,071.35 = 23,230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,464.79x = 68,071.35 × 23,230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,464.79x = 1,581,317,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,317,201.19/45,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,781.14

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