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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,368.48, 69,638.56 and 24,197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,368.48, 69,638.56 and 24,197.12 is: 36,340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,368.48 : 69,638.56 = 24,197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,368.48/69,638.56 = 24,197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,368.48x = 69,638.56 × 24,197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,368.48x = 1,685,052,592.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,052,592.95/46,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,340.48

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