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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,910.53, 68,718.20 and 23,693.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,910.53, 68,718.20 and 23,693.67 is: 35,464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,910.53 : 68,718.20 = 23,693.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,910.53/68,718.20 = 23,693.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,910.53x = 68,718.20 × 23,693.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,910.53x = 1,628,186,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,186,235.33/45,910.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,464.33

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