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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,902.52, 70,271.10 and 24,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,902.52, 70,271.10 and 24,663.16 is: 36,951.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,902.52 : 70,271.10 = 24,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,902.52/70,271.10 = 24,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,902.52x = 70,271.10 × 24,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,902.52x = 1,733,107,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,107,382.68/46,902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,951.26

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