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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.08, 69,338.70 and 24,020.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.08, 69,338.70 and 24,020.36 is: 36,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.08 : 69,338.70 = 24,020.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.08/69,338.70 = 24,020.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.08x = 69,338.70 × 24,020.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.08x = 1,665,540,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,540,535.93/46,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,042.02

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