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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,483.30, 68,239.08 and 23,312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,483.30, 68,239.08 and 23,312.16 is: 34,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,483.30 : 68,239.08 = 23,312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,483.30/68,239.08 = 23,312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,483.30x = 68,239.08 × 23,312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,483.30x = 1,590,800,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,800,351.21/45,483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,975.48

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