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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,147.55, 63,683.64 and 24,926.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,147.55, 63,683.64 and 24,926.81 is: 34,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,147.55 : 63,683.64 = 24,926.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,147.55/63,683.64 = 24,926.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,147.55x = 63,683.64 × 24,926.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,147.55x = 1,587,430,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,430,153.60/46,147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,399.02

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