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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,465.23, 68,214.24 and 23,289.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,465.23, 68,214.24 and 23,289.05 is: 34,941.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,465.23 : 68,214.24 = 23,289.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,465.23/68,214.24 = 23,289.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,465.23x = 68,214.24 × 23,289.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,465.23x = 1,588,644,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,644,505.00/45,465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,941.97

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