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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,802.50, 70,266.03 and 24,631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,802.50, 70,266.03 and 24,631.44 is: 36,979.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,802.50 : 70,266.03 = 24,631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,802.50/70,266.03 = 24,631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,802.50x = 70,266.03 × 24,631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,802.50x = 1,730,753,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,753,673.11/46,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,979.94

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