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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.28, 69,303.96 and 24,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.28, 69,303.96 and 24,008.40 is: 36,001.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.28 : 69,303.96 = 24,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.28/69,303.96 = 24,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.28x = 69,303.96 × 24,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.28x = 1,663,877,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,877,193.26/46,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,001.19

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