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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,140.89, 63,674.45 and 24,920.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,140.89, 63,674.45 and 24,920.16 is: 34,389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,140.89 : 63,674.45 = 24,920.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,140.89/63,674.45 = 24,920.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,140.89x = 63,674.45 × 24,920.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,140.89x = 1,586,777,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,777,352.16/46,140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,389.83

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