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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,967.73, 68,916.51 and 23,766.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,967.73, 68,916.51 and 23,766.93 is: 35,632.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,967.73 : 68,916.51 = 23,766.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,967.73/68,916.51 = 23,766.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,967.73x = 68,916.51 × 23,766.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,967.73x = 1,637,933,869.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,933,869.01/45,967.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,632.26

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