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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,146.76, 63,682.57 and 24,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,146.76, 63,682.57 and 24,926.04 is: 34,397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,146.76 : 63,682.57 = 24,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,146.76/63,682.57 = 24,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,146.76x = 63,682.57 × 24,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,146.76x = 1,587,354,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,354,287.12/46,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,397.96

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