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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.72, 69,321.42 and 24,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.72, 69,321.42 and 24,022.84 is: 36,001.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.72 : 69,321.42 = 24,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.72/69,321.42 = 24,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.72x = 69,321.42 × 24,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.72x = 1,665,297,381.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,297,381.23/46,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,001.98

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