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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,759.78, 68,584.86 and 23,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,759.78, 68,584.86 and 23,583.60 is: 35,347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,759.78 : 68,584.86 = 23,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,759.78/68,584.86 = 23,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,759.78x = 68,584.86 × 23,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,759.78x = 1,617,477,904.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,477,904.30/45,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,347.15

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