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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,052.96, 68,930.88 and 23,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,052.96, 68,930.88 and 23,835.80 is: 35,676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,052.96 : 68,930.88 = 23,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,052.96/68,930.88 = 23,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,052.96x = 68,930.88 × 23,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,052.96x = 1,643,022,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,022,669.50/46,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,676.81

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