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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,026.21, 68,982.78 and 23,826.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,026.21, 68,982.78 and 23,826.93 is: 35,711.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,026.21 : 68,982.78 = 23,826.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,026.21/68,982.78 = 23,826.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,026.21x = 68,982.78 × 23,826.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,026.21x = 1,643,647,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,647,870.27/46,026.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,711.13

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