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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,928.62, 68,910.39 and 23,728.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,928.62, 68,910.39 and 23,728.14 is: 35,601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,928.62 : 68,910.39 = 23,728.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,928.62/68,910.39 = 23,728.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,928.62x = 68,910.39 × 23,728.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,928.62x = 1,635,115,381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,115,381.37/45,928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,601.23

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