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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,486.68, 69,615.20 and 24,318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,486.68, 69,615.20 and 24,318.70 is: 36,417.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,486.68 : 69,615.20 = 24,318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,486.68/69,615.20 = 24,318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,486.68x = 69,615.20 × 24,318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,486.68x = 1,692,951,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,951,164.24/46,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,417.98

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