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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,855.36, 70,268.56 and 24,656.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,855.36, 70,268.56 and 24,656.68 is: 36,977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,855.36 : 70,268.56 = 24,656.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,855.36/70,268.56 = 24,656.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,855.36x = 70,268.56 × 24,656.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,855.36x = 1,732,589,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,589,397.98/46,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,977.40

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