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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,672.62, 70,021.23 and 24,480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,672.62, 70,021.23 and 24,480.03 is: 36,726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,672.62 : 70,021.23 = 24,480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,672.62/70,021.23 = 24,480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,672.62x = 70,021.23 × 24,480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,672.62x = 1,714,121,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,121,981.82/46,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,726.50

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