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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,617.26, 69,947.76 and 23,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,617.26, 69,947.76 and 23,245.52 is: 34,879.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,617.26 : 69,947.76 = 23,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,617.26/69,947.76 = 23,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,617.26x = 69,947.76 × 23,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,617.26x = 1,625,972,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,972,054.04/46,617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,879.19

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