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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,149.10, 63,685.72 and 24,928.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,149.10, 63,685.72 and 24,928.36 is: 34,401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,149.10 : 63,685.72 = 24,928.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,149.10/63,685.72 = 24,928.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,149.10x = 63,685.72 × 24,928.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,149.10x = 1,587,580,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,580,555.02/46,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,401.12

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