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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,540.48, 68,299.69 and 23,342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,540.48, 68,299.69 and 23,342.43 is: 35,007.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,540.48 : 68,299.69 = 23,342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,540.48/68,299.69 = 23,342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,540.48x = 68,299.69 × 23,342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,540.48x = 1,594,280,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,280,732.85/45,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,007.99

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