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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.49, 69,231.12 and 23,961.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.49, 69,231.12 and 23,961.51 is: 35,929.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.49 : 69,231.12 = 23,961.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.49/69,231.12 = 23,961.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.49x = 69,231.12 × 23,961.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.49x = 1,658,882,174.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,882,174.19/46,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,929.49

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