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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,544.23, 68,305.32 and 23,346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,544.23, 68,305.32 and 23,346.18 is: 35,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,544.23 : 68,305.32 = 23,346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,544.23/68,305.32 = 23,346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,544.23x = 68,305.32 × 23,346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,544.23x = 1,594,668,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,668,295.68/45,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,013.62

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