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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,996.83, 68,936.38 and 23,806.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,996.83, 68,936.38 and 23,806.07 is: 35,678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,996.83 : 68,936.38 = 23,806.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,996.83/68,936.38 = 23,806.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,996.83x = 68,936.38 × 23,806.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,996.83x = 1,641,104,287.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,104,287.83/45,996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,678.64

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