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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,806.20, 68,709.30 and 23,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,806.20, 68,709.30 and 23,612.20 is: 35,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,806.20 : 68,709.30 = 23,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,806.20/68,709.30 = 23,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,806.20x = 68,709.30 × 23,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,806.20x = 1,622,377,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,377,733.46/45,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,418.30

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