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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,014.28, 68,972.11 and 23,805.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,014.28, 68,972.11 and 23,805.29 is: 35,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,014.28 : 68,972.11 = 23,805.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,014.28/68,972.11 = 23,805.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,014.28x = 68,972.11 × 23,805.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,014.28x = 1,641,901,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,901,193.38/46,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,682.43

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