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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,059.60, 68,946.39 and 24,947.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,059.60, 68,946.39 and 24,947.21 is: 37,343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,059.60 : 68,946.39 = 24,947.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,059.60/68,946.39 = 24,947.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,059.60x = 68,946.39 × 24,947.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,059.60x = 1,720,020,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,020,070.07/46,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,343.36

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