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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,721.54, 70,102.84 and 24,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,721.54, 70,102.84 and 24,529.76 is: 36,805.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,721.54 : 70,102.84 = 24,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,721.54/70,102.84 = 24,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,721.54x = 70,102.84 × 24,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,721.54x = 1,719,605,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,605,840.52/46,721.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,805.42

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