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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,986.91, 68,942.74 and 23,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,986.91, 68,942.74 and 23,806.62 is: 35,690.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,986.91 : 68,942.74 = 23,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,986.91/68,942.74 = 23,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,986.91x = 68,942.74 × 23,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,986.91x = 1,641,293,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,293,612.94/45,986.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,690.45

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