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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,514.62, 68,287.95 and 23,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,514.62, 68,287.95 and 23,338.44 is: 35,015.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,514.62 : 68,287.95 = 23,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,514.62/68,287.95 = 23,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,514.62x = 68,287.95 × 23,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,514.62x = 1,593,734,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,734,223.80/45,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,015.87

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