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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,514.20, 68,271.30 and 23,320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,514.20, 68,271.30 and 23,320.20 is: 34,980.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,514.20 : 68,271.30 = 23,320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,514.20/68,271.30 = 23,320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,514.20x = 68,271.30 × 23,320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,514.20x = 1,592,100,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,100,370.26/45,514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,980.30

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