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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,985.57, 68,943.39 and 23,784.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,985.57, 68,943.39 and 23,784.81 is: 35,659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,985.57 : 68,943.39 = 23,784.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,985.57/68,943.39 = 23,784.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,985.57x = 68,943.39 × 23,784.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,985.57x = 1,639,805,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,805,431.91/45,985.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,659.13

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