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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.49, 68,990.63 and 23,832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.49, 68,990.63 and 23,832.18 is: 35,718.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.49 : 68,990.63 = 23,832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.49/68,990.63 = 23,832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.49x = 68,990.63 × 23,832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.49x = 1,644,196,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,196,993.31/46,031.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,718.96

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