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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,171, 69,231.86 and 23,962.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,171, 69,231.86 and 23,962.02 is: 35,930.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,171 : 69,231.86 = 23,962.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,171/69,231.86 = 23,962.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,171x = 69,231.86 × 23,962.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,171x = 1,658,935,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,935,213.96/46,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,930.24

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