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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,997.94, 68,959.22 and 23,817.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,997.94, 68,959.22 and 23,817.65 is: 35,706.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,997.94 : 68,959.22 = 23,817.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,997.94/68,959.22 = 23,817.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,997.94x = 68,959.22 × 23,817.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,997.94x = 1,642,446,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,446,102.35/45,997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,706.95

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