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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,835.40, 70,238.94 and 24,636.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,835.40, 70,238.94 and 24,636.54 is: 36,947.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,835.40 : 70,238.94 = 24,636.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,835.40/70,238.94 = 24,636.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,835.40x = 70,238.94 × 24,636.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,835.40x = 1,730,444,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,444,454.87/46,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,947.36

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