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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,995.85, 69,056.96 and 23,824.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,995.85, 69,056.96 and 23,824.53 is: 35,769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,995.85 : 69,056.96 = 23,824.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,995.85/69,056.96 = 23,824.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,995.85x = 69,056.96 × 23,824.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,995.85x = 1,645,249,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,249,496.11/45,995.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,769.52

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