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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,652.64, 70,019.40 and 24,481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,652.64, 70,019.40 and 24,481.68 is: 36,743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,652.64 : 70,019.40 = 24,481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,652.64/70,019.40 = 24,481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,652.64x = 70,019.40 × 24,481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,652.64x = 1,714,192,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,192,544.59/46,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,743.74

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