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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,147.62, 63,683.72 and 24,926.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,147.62, 63,683.72 and 24,926.89 is: 34,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,147.62 : 63,683.72 = 24,926.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,147.62/63,683.72 = 24,926.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,147.62x = 63,683.72 × 24,926.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,147.62x = 1,587,436,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,436,726.72/46,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,399.10

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