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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.45, 68,887.39 and 23,795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.45, 68,887.39 and 23,795.39 is: 35,660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.45 : 68,887.39 = 23,795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.45/68,887.39 = 23,795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.45x = 68,887.39 × 23,795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.45x = 1,639,202,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,202,483.35/45,966.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,660.85

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