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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,886.68, 68,682.32 and 23,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,886.68, 68,682.32 and 23,669.50 is: 35,428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,886.68 : 68,682.32 = 23,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,886.68/68,682.32 = 23,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,886.68x = 68,682.32 × 23,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,886.68x = 1,625,676,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,676,173.24/45,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,428.06

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