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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,027.71, 68,985.03 and 23,828.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,027.71, 68,985.03 and 23,828.43 is: 35,713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,027.71 : 68,985.03 = 23,828.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,027.71/68,985.03 = 23,828.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,027.71x = 68,985.03 × 23,828.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,027.71x = 1,643,804,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,804,958.40/46,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,713.38

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