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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,982.41, 68,994.66 and 23,783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,982.41, 68,994.66 and 23,783.76 is: 35,686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,982.41 : 68,994.66 = 23,783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,982.41/68,994.66 = 23,783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,982.41x = 68,994.66 × 23,783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,982.41x = 1,640,952,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,952,434.72/45,982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,686.53

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