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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,638.94, 68,332.17 and 23,404.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,638.94, 68,332.17 and 23,404.38 is: 35,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,638.94 : 68,332.17 = 23,404.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,638.94/68,332.17 = 23,404.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,638.94x = 68,332.17 × 23,404.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,638.94x = 1,599,272,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,272,072.90/45,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,041.83

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