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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,526.78, 69,819.34 and 24,357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,526.78, 69,819.34 and 24,357.90 is: 36,552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,526.78 : 69,819.34 = 24,357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,526.78/69,819.34 = 24,357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,526.78x = 69,819.34 × 24,357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,526.78x = 1,700,652,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,652,501.79/46,526.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,552.12

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