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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,486.64, 68,104 and 23,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,486.64, 68,104 and 23,252.16 is: 34,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,486.64 : 68,104 = 23,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,486.64/68,104 = 23,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,486.64x = 68,104 × 23,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,486.64x = 1,583,565,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,565,104.64/45,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,813.85

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