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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,741.36, 70,112.04 and 24,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,741.36, 70,112.04 and 24,848.24 is: 37,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,741.36 : 70,112.04 = 24,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,741.36/70,112.04 = 24,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,741.36x = 70,112.04 × 24,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,741.36x = 1,742,160,796.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,160,796.81/46,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,272.36

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