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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,627.16, 69,961.41 and 24,435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,627.16, 69,961.41 and 24,435.26 is: 36,663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,627.16 : 69,961.41 = 24,435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,627.16/69,961.41 = 24,435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,627.16x = 69,961.41 × 24,435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,627.16x = 1,709,525,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,525,418.22/46,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,663.73

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