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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,246.68, 69,307.92 and 24,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,246.68, 69,307.92 and 24,013.80 is: 35,988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,246.68 : 69,307.92 = 24,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,246.68/69,307.92 = 24,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,246.68x = 69,307.92 × 24,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,246.68x = 1,664,346,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,346,529.30/46,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,988.45

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