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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,926.42, 68,858.30 and 23,381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,926.42, 68,858.30 and 23,381.69 is: 35,056.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,926.42 : 68,858.30 = 23,381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,926.42/68,858.30 = 23,381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,926.42x = 68,858.30 × 23,381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,926.42x = 1,610,023,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,023,138.69/45,926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,056.58

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