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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,837.07, 68,773.08 and 23,636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,837.07, 68,773.08 and 23,636.32 is: 35,463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,837.07 : 68,773.08 = 23,636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,837.07/68,773.08 = 23,636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,837.07x = 68,773.08 × 23,636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,837.07x = 1,625,542,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,542,526.27/45,837.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,463.49

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