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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,637.51, 69,976.91 and 24,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,637.51, 69,976.91 and 24,445.60 is: 36,679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,637.51 : 69,976.91 = 24,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,637.51/69,976.91 = 24,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,637.51x = 69,976.91 × 24,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,637.51x = 1,710,627,437.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,627,437.27/46,637.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,679.22

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