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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,226.43, 69,325.70 and 24,027.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,226.43, 69,325.70 and 24,027.66 is: 36,034.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,226.43 : 69,325.70 = 24,027.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,226.43/69,325.70 = 24,027.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,226.43x = 69,325.70 × 24,027.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,226.43x = 1,665,734,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,734,228.72/46,226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,034.24

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