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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,985.91, 68,941.25 and 23,805.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,985.91, 68,941.25 and 23,805.62 is: 35,688.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,985.91 : 68,941.25 = 23,805.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,985.91/68,941.25 = 23,805.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,985.91x = 68,941.25 × 23,805.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,985.91x = 1,641,188,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,188,736.09/45,985.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,688.95

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