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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,146.72, 63,682.52 and 24,925.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,146.72, 63,682.52 and 24,925.99 is: 34,397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,146.72 : 63,682.52 = 24,925.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,146.72/63,682.52 = 24,925.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,146.72x = 63,682.52 × 24,925.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,146.72x = 1,587,349,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,349,572.86/46,146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,397.89

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