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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,026.70, 68,983.54 and 23,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,026.70, 68,983.54 and 23,827.44 is: 35,711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,026.70 : 68,983.54 = 23,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,026.70/68,983.54 = 23,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,026.70x = 68,983.54 × 23,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,026.70x = 1,643,701,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,701,160.34/46,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,711.91

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