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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,004.98, 46,971.48 and 23,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,004.98, 46,971.48 and 23,376.16 is: 32,289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,004.98 : 46,971.48 = 23,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,004.98/46,971.48 = 23,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,004.98x = 46,971.48 × 23,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,004.98x = 1,098,012,831.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,012,831.92/34,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,289.77

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