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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,569.80, 68,231.18 and 23,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,569.80, 68,231.18 and 23,635.72 is: 35,389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,569.80 : 68,231.18 = 23,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,569.80/68,231.18 = 23,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,569.80x = 68,231.18 × 23,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,569.80x = 1,612,693,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,693,065.75/45,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,389.51

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