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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.85, 68,413.91 and 23,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.85, 68,413.91 and 23,425.80 is: 35,127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.85 : 68,413.91 = 23,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.85/68,413.91 = 23,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.85x = 68,413.91 × 23,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.85x = 1,602,650,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,650,455.75/45,623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,127.47

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