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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,003.53, 68,936.82 and 23,787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,003.53, 68,936.82 and 23,787.26 is: 35,645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,003.53 : 68,936.82 = 23,787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,003.53/68,936.82 = 23,787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,003.53x = 68,936.82 × 23,787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,003.53x = 1,639,818,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,818,060.91/46,003.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,645.48

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