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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,006.48, 68,971.98 and 23,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,006.48, 68,971.98 and 23,826.16 is: 35,719.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,006.48 : 68,971.98 = 23,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,006.48/68,971.98 = 23,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,006.48x = 68,971.98 × 23,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,006.48x = 1,643,337,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,337,431.00/46,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,719.69

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