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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,927.61, 68,860.09 and 23,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,927.61, 68,860.09 and 23,382.88 is: 35,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,927.61 : 68,860.09 = 23,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,927.61/68,860.09 = 23,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,927.61x = 68,860.09 × 23,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,927.61x = 1,610,146,760.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,146,760.04/45,927.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,058.37

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