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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,768.83, 70,176.96 and 23,393.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,768.83, 70,176.96 and 23,393.43 is: 35,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,768.83 : 70,176.96 = 23,393.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,768.83/70,176.96 = 23,393.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,768.83x = 70,176.96 × 23,393.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,768.83x = 1,641,679,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,679,801.37/46,768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,102.01

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