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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,758.70, 68,623.47 and 23,569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,758.70, 68,623.47 and 23,569.16 is: 35,346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,758.70 : 68,623.47 = 23,569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,758.70/68,623.47 = 23,569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,758.70x = 68,623.47 × 23,569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,758.70x = 1,617,397,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,397,201.07/45,758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,346.22

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