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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.49, 68,251.80 and 23,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.49, 68,251.80 and 23,310.44 is: 34,960.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.49 : 68,251.80 = 23,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.49/68,251.80 = 23,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.49x = 68,251.80 × 23,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.49x = 1,590,979,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,979,659.42/45,508.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,960.06

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