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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,194.78, 69,291.81 and 23,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,194.78, 69,291.81 and 23,996.70 is: 35,994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,194.78 : 69,291.81 = 23,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,194.78/69,291.81 = 23,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,194.78x = 69,291.81 × 23,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,194.78x = 1,662,774,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,774,777.03/46,194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,994.86

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