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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,465.08, 68,238.90 and 23,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,465.08, 68,238.90 and 23,293.76 is: 34,961.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,465.08 : 68,238.90 = 23,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,465.08/68,238.90 = 23,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,465.08x = 68,238.90 × 23,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,465.08x = 1,589,540,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,540,559.26/45,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,961.79

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