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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,030.96, 68,897.94 and 23,813.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,030.96, 68,897.94 and 23,813.74 is: 35,643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,030.96 : 68,897.94 = 23,813.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,030.96/68,897.94 = 23,813.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,030.96x = 68,897.94 × 23,813.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,030.96x = 1,640,717,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,717,629.70/46,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,643.78

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