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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,178.40, 69,285.84 and 24,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,178.40, 69,285.84 and 24,005.76 is: 36,018.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,178.40 : 69,285.84 = 24,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,178.40/69,285.84 = 24,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,178.40x = 69,285.84 × 24,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,178.40x = 1,663,259,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,259,246.44/46,178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,018.12

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