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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,903.52, 70,272.60 and 24,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,903.52, 70,272.60 and 24,664.16 is: 36,952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,903.52 : 70,272.60 = 24,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,903.52/70,272.60 = 24,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,903.52x = 70,272.60 × 24,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,903.52x = 1,733,214,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,214,650.02/46,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,952.76

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