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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,627.63, 69,962.12 and 24,435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,627.63, 69,962.12 and 24,435.73 is: 36,664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,627.63 : 69,962.12 = 24,435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,627.63/69,962.12 = 24,435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,627.63x = 69,962.12 × 24,435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,627.63x = 1,709,575,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,575,177.46/46,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,664.43

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