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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,472.19, 68,221.78 and 23,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,472.19, 68,221.78 and 23,301.14 is: 34,958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,472.19 : 68,221.78 = 23,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,472.19/68,221.78 = 23,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,472.19x = 68,221.78 × 23,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,472.19x = 1,589,644,847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,644,847.47/45,472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,958.62

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