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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,761.82, 70,159.13 and 24,261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,761.82, 70,159.13 and 24,261.68 is: 36,401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,761.82 : 70,159.13 = 24,261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,761.82/70,159.13 = 24,261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,761.82x = 70,159.13 × 24,261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,761.82x = 1,702,178,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,178,361.14/46,761.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,401.03

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