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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,535.79, 68,292.66 and 23,337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,535.79, 68,292.66 and 23,337.74 is: 35,000.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,535.79 : 68,292.66 = 23,337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,535.79/68,292.66 = 23,337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,535.79x = 68,292.66 × 23,337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,535.79x = 1,593,796,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,796,601.24/45,535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,000.96

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