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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,486.56, 68,293.60 and 23,315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,486.56, 68,293.60 and 23,315.84 is: 35,006.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,486.56 : 68,293.60 = 23,315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,486.56/68,293.60 = 23,315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,486.56x = 68,293.60 × 23,315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,486.56x = 1,592,322,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,322,650.62/45,486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,006.44

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