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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,006.21, 68,960.10 and 23,797.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,006.21, 68,960.10 and 23,797.23 is: 35,670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,006.21 : 68,960.10 = 23,797.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,006.21/68,960.10 = 23,797.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,006.21x = 68,960.10 × 23,797.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,006.21x = 1,641,059,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,059,360.52/46,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,670.39

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