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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277.88, 69,316.02 and 24,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277.88, 69,316.02 and 24,024.12 is: 35,983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277.88 : 69,316.02 = 24,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277.88/69,316.02 = 24,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277.88x = 69,316.02 × 24,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277.88x = 1,665,256,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,256,382.40/46,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,983.85

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