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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,247.68, 69,309.42 and 24,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,247.68, 69,309.42 and 24,014.80 is: 35,989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,247.68 : 69,309.42 = 24,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,247.68/69,309.42 = 24,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,247.68x = 69,309.42 × 24,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,247.68x = 1,664,451,859.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,451,859.42/46,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,989.95

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