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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,901.52, 70,269.60 and 24,662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,901.52, 70,269.60 and 24,662.16 is: 36,949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,901.52 : 70,269.60 = 24,662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,901.52/70,269.60 = 24,662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,901.52x = 70,269.60 × 24,662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,901.52x = 1,733,000,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,000,118.34/46,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,949.76

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