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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,481.29, 68,095.98 and 23,246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,481.29, 68,095.98 and 23,246.79 is: 34,805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,481.29 : 68,095.98 = 23,246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,481.29/68,095.98 = 23,246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,481.29x = 68,095.98 × 23,246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,481.29x = 1,583,012,946.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,012,946.90/45,481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,805.81

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