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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,983.41, 68,996.16 and 23,784.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,983.41, 68,996.16 and 23,784.76 is: 35,688.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,983.41 : 68,996.16 = 23,784.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,983.41/68,996.16 = 23,784.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,983.41x = 68,996.16 × 23,784.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,983.41x = 1,641,057,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,057,106.52/45,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,688.03

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