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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,628.16, 69,962.91 and 24,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,628.16, 69,962.91 and 24,436.26 is: 36,665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,628.16 : 69,962.91 = 24,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,628.16/69,962.91 = 24,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,628.16x = 69,962.91 × 24,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,628.16x = 1,709,631,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,631,859.12/46,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,665.22

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