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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,635.63, 69,974.10 and 24,443.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,635.63, 69,974.10 and 24,443.73 is: 36,676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,635.63 : 69,974.10 = 24,443.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,635.63/69,974.10 = 24,443.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,635.63x = 69,974.10 × 24,443.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,635.63x = 1,710,428,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,428,007.39/46,635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,676.42

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