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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,149.17, 63,685.89 and 24,928.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,149.17, 63,685.89 and 24,928.45 is: 34,401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,149.17 : 63,685.89 = 24,928.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,149.17/63,685.89 = 24,928.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,149.17x = 63,685.89 × 24,928.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,149.17x = 1,587,590,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,590,081.50/46,149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,401.27

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