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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,060.60, 68,947.89 and 24,948.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,060.60, 68,947.89 and 24,948.21 is: 37,344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,060.60 : 68,947.89 = 24,948.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,060.60/68,947.89 = 24,948.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,060.60x = 68,947.89 × 24,948.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,060.60x = 1,720,126,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,126,438.78/46,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,344.86

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