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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,604.30, 68,280.48 and 23,369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,604.30, 68,280.48 and 23,369.80 is: 34,990.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,604.30 : 68,280.48 = 23,369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,604.30/68,280.48 = 23,369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,604.30x = 68,280.48 × 23,369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,604.30x = 1,595,701,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,701,161.50/45,604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,990.15

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