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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,984.57, 68,941.89 and 23,783.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,984.57, 68,941.89 and 23,783.81 is: 35,657.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,984.57 : 68,941.89 = 23,783.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,984.57/68,941.89 = 23,783.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,984.57x = 68,941.89 × 23,783.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,984.57x = 1,639,700,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,700,468.09/45,984.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,657.62

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