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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,466.74, 68,216.49 and 23,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,466.74, 68,216.49 and 23,290.56 is: 34,944.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,466.74 : 68,216.49 = 23,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,466.74/68,216.49 = 23,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,466.74x = 68,216.49 × 23,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,466.74x = 1,588,800,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,800,253.33/45,466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,944.23

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