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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,147.66, 63,683.77 and 24,926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,147.66, 63,683.77 and 24,926.92 is: 34,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,147.66 : 63,683.77 = 24,926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,147.66/63,683.77 = 24,926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,147.66x = 63,683.77 × 24,926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,147.66x = 1,587,440,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,440,240.09/46,147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,399.15

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