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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,513.12, 68,285.70 and 23,336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,513.12, 68,285.70 and 23,336.94 is: 35,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,513.12 : 68,285.70 = 23,336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,513.12/68,285.70 = 23,336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,513.12x = 68,285.70 × 23,336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,513.12x = 1,593,579,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,579,283.76/45,513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,013.62

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