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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,926.32, 68,858.16 and 23,381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,926.32, 68,858.16 and 23,381.59 is: 35,056.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,926.32 : 68,858.16 = 23,381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,926.32/68,858.16 = 23,381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,926.32x = 68,858.16 × 23,381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,926.32x = 1,610,013,395.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,013,395.19/45,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,056.44

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