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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,465.46, 68,214.63 and 23,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,465.46, 68,214.63 and 23,289.28 is: 34,942.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,465.46 : 68,214.63 = 23,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,465.46/68,214.63 = 23,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,465.46x = 68,214.63 × 23,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,465.46x = 1,588,669,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,669,618.17/45,465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,942.34

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