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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170, 69,272.28 and 23,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170, 69,272.28 and 23,969.52 is: 35,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170 : 69,272.28 = 23,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170/69,272.28 = 23,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170x = 69,272.28 × 23,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170x = 1,660,423,300.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,423,300.91/46,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,963.25

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