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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170, 69,230.36 and 23,961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170, 69,230.36 and 23,961.02 is: 35,928.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170 : 69,230.36 = 23,961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170/69,230.36 = 23,961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170x = 69,230.36 × 23,961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170x = 1,658,830,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,830,040.57/46,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,928.74

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