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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,188.84, 69,212.79 and 24,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,188.84, 69,212.79 and 24,009.42 is: 35,977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,188.84 : 69,212.79 = 24,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,188.84/69,212.79 = 24,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,188.84x = 69,212.79 × 24,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,188.84x = 1,661,758,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,758,944.48/46,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,977.50

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