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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,535.99, 69,844.28 and 24,364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,535.99, 69,844.28 and 24,364.88 is: 36,568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,535.99 : 69,844.28 = 24,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,535.99/69,844.28 = 24,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,535.99x = 69,844.28 × 24,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,535.99x = 1,701,747,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,747,212.58/46,535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,568.42

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