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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,580.08, 68,311.80 and 23,389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,580.08, 68,311.80 and 23,389.32 is: 35,054.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,580.08 : 68,311.80 = 23,389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,580.08/68,311.80 = 23,389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,580.08x = 68,311.80 × 23,389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,580.08x = 1,597,766,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,766,549.98/45,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,054.05

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