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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.85, 68,438.16 and 23,457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.85, 68,438.16 and 23,457.36 is: 35,147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.85 : 68,438.16 = 23,457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.85/68,438.16 = 23,457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.85x = 68,438.16 × 23,457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.85x = 1,605,378,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,378,556.86/45,674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,147.98

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