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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,971.92, 70,466.78 and 24,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,971.92, 70,466.78 and 24,764.30 is: 37,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,971.92 : 70,466.78 = 24,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,971.92/70,466.78 = 24,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,971.92x = 70,466.78 × 24,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,971.92x = 1,745,060,479.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,060,479.95/46,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,151.14

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