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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,687.90, 69,995.97 and 24,174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,687.90, 69,995.97 and 24,174.45 is: 36,243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,687.90 : 69,995.97 = 24,174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,687.90/69,995.97 = 24,174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,687.90x = 69,995.97 × 24,174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,687.90x = 1,692,114,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,114,144.96/46,687.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,243.10

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