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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,972.59, 68,923.83 and 23,771.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,972.59, 68,923.83 and 23,771.81 is: 35,639.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,972.59 : 68,923.83 = 23,771.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,972.59/68,923.83 = 23,771.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,972.59x = 68,923.83 × 23,771.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,972.59x = 1,638,443,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,443,846.61/45,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,639.58

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