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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,479.26, 68,175.15 and 23,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,479.26, 68,175.15 and 23,303.08 is: 34,932.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,479.26 : 68,175.15 = 23,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,479.26/68,175.15 = 23,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,479.26x = 68,175.15 × 23,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,479.26x = 1,588,690,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,690,974.46/45,479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,932.21

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