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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,611.62, 68,374.74 and 23,375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,611.62, 68,374.74 and 23,375.80 is: 35,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,611.62 : 68,374.74 = 23,375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,611.62/68,374.74 = 23,375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,611.62x = 68,374.74 × 23,375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,611.62x = 1,598,314,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,314,247.29/45,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,041.82

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