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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,745.31, 68,607.60 and 23,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,745.31, 68,607.60 and 23,233.16 is: 34,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,745.31 : 68,607.60 = 23,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,745.31/68,607.60 = 23,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,745.31x = 68,607.60 × 23,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,745.31x = 1,593,971,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,971,348.02/45,745.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,844.48

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