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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.52, 68,484.32 and 23,456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.52, 68,484.32 and 23,456.44 is: 35,206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.52 : 68,484.32 = 23,456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.52/68,484.32 = 23,456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.52x = 68,484.32 × 23,456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.52x = 1,606,398,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,398,343.02/45,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,206.79

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