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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,624.10, 68,414.28 and 23,426.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,624.10, 68,414.28 and 23,426.05 is: 35,127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,624.10 : 68,414.28 = 23,426.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,624.10/68,414.28 = 23,426.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,624.10x = 68,414.28 × 23,426.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,624.10x = 1,602,676,343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,676,343.99/45,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,127.85

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