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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,070.86, 46,977.56 and 23,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,070.86, 46,977.56 and 23,320.92 is: 32,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,070.86 : 46,977.56 = 23,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,070.86/46,977.56 = 23,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,070.86x = 46,977.56 × 23,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,070.86x = 1,095,559,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,559,567.06/34,070.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,155.32

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