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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,040.28, 68,993.60 and 24,962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,040.28, 68,993.60 and 24,962.46 is: 37,407.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,040.28 : 68,993.60 = 24,962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,040.28/68,993.60 = 24,962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,040.28x = 68,993.60 × 24,962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,040.28x = 1,722,249,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,249,855.44/46,040.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,407.46

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