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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,621.50, 68,475.31 and 23,450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,621.50, 68,475.31 and 23,450.45 is: 35,197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,621.50 : 68,475.31 = 23,450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,621.50/68,475.31 = 23,450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,621.50x = 68,475.31 × 23,450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,621.50x = 1,605,776,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,776,820.20/45,621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,197.81

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