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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,963.98, 68,966.77 and 23,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,963.98, 68,966.77 and 23,463.04 is: 35,205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,963.98 : 68,966.77 = 23,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,963.98/68,966.77 = 23,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,963.98x = 68,966.77 × 23,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,963.98x = 1,618,169,852.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,169,852.11/45,963.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,205.17

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