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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,466.08, 68,240.40 and 23,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,466.08, 68,240.40 and 23,294.76 is: 34,963.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,466.08 : 68,240.40 = 23,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,466.08/68,240.40 = 23,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,466.08x = 68,240.40 × 23,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,466.08x = 1,589,643,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,643,740.30/45,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,963.29

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