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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,015.28, 68,973.61 and 23,806.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,015.28, 68,973.61 and 23,806.29 is: 35,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,015.28 : 68,973.61 = 23,806.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,015.28/68,973.61 = 23,806.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,015.28x = 68,973.61 × 23,806.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,015.28x = 1,642,005,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,005,762.01/46,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,683.92

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