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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,060.32, 46,989.36 and 23,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,060.32, 46,989.36 and 23,436 is: 32,332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,060.32 : 46,989.36 = 23,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,060.32/46,989.36 = 23,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,060.32x = 46,989.36 × 23,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,060.32x = 1,101,242,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,242,640.96/34,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,332.13

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