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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,924.66, 68,886.96 and 23,726.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,924.66, 68,886.96 and 23,726.58 is: 35,589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,924.66 : 68,886.96 = 23,726.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,924.66/68,886.96 = 23,726.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,924.66x = 68,886.96 × 23,726.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,924.66x = 1,634,451,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,451,967.40/45,924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,589.85

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