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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,881.76, 68,711.40 and 23,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,881.76, 68,711.40 and 23,333.12 is: 34,943.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,881.76 : 68,711.40 = 23,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,881.76/68,711.40 = 23,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,881.76x = 68,711.40 × 23,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,881.76x = 1,603,250,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,250,998.01/45,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,943.10

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