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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,046.82, 68,979.90 and 23,874.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,046.82, 68,979.90 and 23,874.69 is: 35,765.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,046.82 : 68,979.90 = 23,874.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,046.82/68,979.90 = 23,874.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,046.82x = 68,979.90 × 23,874.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,046.82x = 1,646,873,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,873,728.73/46,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,765.20

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