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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,627.54, 69,961.97 and 24,435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,627.54, 69,961.97 and 24,435.63 is: 36,664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,627.54 : 69,961.97 = 24,435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,627.54/69,961.97 = 24,435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,627.54x = 69,961.97 × 24,435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,627.54x = 1,709,565,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,565,136.44/46,627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,664.28

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