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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.91, 68,252.43 and 23,310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.91, 68,252.43 and 23,310.86 is: 34,960.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.91 : 68,252.43 = 23,310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.91/68,252.43 = 23,310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.91x = 68,252.43 × 23,310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.91x = 1,591,023,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,023,011.02/45,508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,960.69

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