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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,668.96, 68,503.12 and 23,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,668.96, 68,503.12 and 23,488.52 is: 35,232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,668.96 : 68,503.12 = 23,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,668.96/68,503.12 = 23,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,668.96x = 68,503.12 × 23,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,668.96x = 1,609,036,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,036,904.18/45,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,232.62

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