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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.82, 70,156.13 and 24,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.82, 70,156.13 and 24,259.68 is: 36,398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.82 : 70,156.13 = 24,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.82/70,156.13 = 24,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.82x = 70,156.13 × 24,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.82x = 1,701,965,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,965,142.54/46,759.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,398.03

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