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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,909.42, 68,901.03 and 23,729.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,909.42, 68,901.03 and 23,729.29 is: 35,613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,909.42 : 68,901.03 = 23,729.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,909.42/68,901.03 = 23,729.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,909.42x = 68,901.03 × 23,729.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,909.42x = 1,634,972,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,972,349.92/45,909.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,613.01

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