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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,332.71, 69,474.08 and 24,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,332.71, 69,474.08 and 24,996.86 is: 37,481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,332.71 : 69,474.08 = 24,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,332.71/69,474.08 = 24,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,332.71x = 69,474.08 × 24,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,332.71x = 1,736,633,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,633,827.04/46,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,481.81

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