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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,907.35, 70,356.10 and 24,711.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,907.35, 70,356.10 and 24,711.79 is: 37,065.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,907.35 : 70,356.10 = 24,711.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,907.35/70,356.10 = 24,711.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,907.35x = 70,356.10 × 24,711.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,907.35x = 1,738,625,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,625,168.42/46,907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,065.09

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