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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,982.92, 70,442.94 and 24,772.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,982.92, 70,442.94 and 24,772.84 is: 37,142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,982.92 : 70,442.94 = 24,772.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,982.92/70,442.94 = 24,772.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,982.92x = 70,442.94 × 24,772.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,982.92x = 1,745,071,681.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,071,681.75/46,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,142.68

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