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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,590.54, 68,385.10 and 23,391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,590.54, 68,385.10 and 23,391.11 is: 35,086.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,590.54 : 68,385.10 = 23,391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,590.54/68,385.10 = 23,391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,590.54x = 68,385.10 × 23,391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,590.54x = 1,599,603,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,603,054.54/45,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,086.29

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