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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,058.61, 46,975.75 and 23,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,058.61, 46,975.75 and 23,451.66 is: 32,345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,058.61 : 46,975.75 = 23,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,058.61/46,975.75 = 23,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,058.61x = 46,975.75 × 23,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,058.61x = 1,101,659,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,659,258.62/34,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,345.98

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