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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,652.08, 69,998.78 and 24,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,652.08, 69,998.78 and 24,460.16 is: 36,701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,652.08 : 69,998.78 = 24,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,652.08/69,998.78 = 24,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,652.08x = 69,998.78 × 24,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,652.08x = 1,712,181,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,181,358.60/46,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,701.07

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