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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,747.22, 70,141.38 and 24,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,747.22, 70,141.38 and 24,555.44 is: 36,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,747.22 : 70,141.38 = 24,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,747.22/70,141.38 = 24,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,747.22x = 70,141.38 × 24,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,747.22x = 1,722,352,448.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,352,448.11/46,747.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,843.95

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