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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277.28, 69,428.21 and 24,084.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277.28, 69,428.21 and 24,084.09 is: 36,132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277.28 : 69,428.21 = 24,084.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277.28/69,428.21 = 24,084.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277.28x = 69,428.21 × 24,084.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277.28x = 1,672,115,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,115,258.18/46,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,132.53

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