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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,835.07, 68,770.08 and 23,634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,835.07, 68,770.08 and 23,634.32 is: 35,460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,835.07 : 68,770.08 = 23,634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,835.07/68,770.08 = 23,634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,835.07x = 68,770.08 × 23,634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,835.07x = 1,625,333,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,333,733.30/45,835.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,460.49

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