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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.87, 69,231.68 and 23,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.87, 69,231.68 and 23,961.88 is: 35,930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.87 : 69,231.68 = 23,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.87/69,231.68 = 23,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.87x = 69,231.68 × 23,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.87x = 1,658,921,208.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,921,208.36/46,170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,930.04

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