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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,147.04, 63,682.94 and 24,926.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,147.04, 63,682.94 and 24,926.31 is: 34,398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,147.04 : 63,682.94 = 24,926.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,147.04/63,682.94 = 24,926.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,147.04x = 63,682.94 × 24,926.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,147.04x = 1,587,380,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,380,753.50/46,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,398.32

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