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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,762.67, 70,160.40 and 24,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,762.67, 70,160.40 and 24,262.56 is: 36,402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,762.67 : 70,160.40 = 24,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,762.67/70,160.40 = 24,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,762.67x = 70,160.40 × 24,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,762.67x = 1,702,270,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,270,914.62/46,762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,402.35

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