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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.52, 68,485.82 and 23,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.52, 68,485.82 and 23,457.44 is: 35,208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.52 : 68,485.82 = 23,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.52/68,485.82 = 23,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.52x = 68,485.82 × 23,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.52x = 1,606,502,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,502,013.50/45,628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,208.29

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