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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,004.54, 68,938.32 and 23,788.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,004.54, 68,938.32 and 23,788.26 is: 35,646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,004.54 : 68,938.32 = 23,788.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,004.54/68,938.32 = 23,788.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,004.54x = 68,938.32 × 23,788.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,004.54x = 1,639,922,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,922,680.12/46,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,646.97

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