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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,538.91, 69,863.04 and 24,362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,538.91, 69,863.04 and 24,362.73 is: 36,572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,538.91 : 69,863.04 = 24,362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,538.91/69,863.04 = 24,362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,538.91x = 69,863.04 × 24,362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,538.91x = 1,702,054,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,054,380.50/46,538.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,572.72

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