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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,040.96, 68,912.92 and 23,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,040.96, 68,912.92 and 23,823.76 is: 35,658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,040.96 : 68,912.92 = 23,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,040.96/68,912.92 = 23,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,040.96x = 68,912.92 × 23,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,040.96x = 1,641,764,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,764,866.98/46,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,658.79

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