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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,630.19, 69,965.94 and 24,438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,630.19, 69,965.94 and 24,438.27 is: 36,668.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,630.19 : 69,965.94 = 24,438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,630.19/69,965.94 = 24,438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,630.19x = 69,965.94 × 24,438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,630.19x = 1,709,846,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,846,492.98/46,630.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,668.23

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