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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,808.78, 70,230.71 and 24,305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,808.78, 70,230.71 and 24,305.42 is: 36,467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,808.78 : 70,230.71 = 24,305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,808.78/70,230.71 = 24,305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,808.78x = 70,230.71 × 24,305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,808.78x = 1,706,986,903.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,986,903.45/46,808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,467.24

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