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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,071.83, 67,579.12 and 23,998.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,071.83, 67,579.12 and 23,998.87 is: 35,983.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,071.83 : 67,579.12 = 23,998.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,071.83/67,579.12 = 23,998.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,071.83x = 67,579.12 × 23,998.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,071.83x = 1,621,822,515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,822,515.59/45,071.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,983.06

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