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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,802.16, 70,231.74 and 24,631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,802.16, 70,231.74 and 24,631.32 is: 36,961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,802.16 : 70,231.74 = 24,631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,802.16/70,231.74 = 24,631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,802.16x = 70,231.74 × 24,631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,802.16x = 1,729,900,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,900,462.10/46,802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,961.98

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