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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,149.55, 63,686.40 and 24,928.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,149.55, 63,686.40 and 24,928.81 is: 34,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,149.55 : 63,686.40 = 24,928.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,149.55/63,686.40 = 24,928.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,149.55x = 63,686.40 × 24,928.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,149.55x = 1,587,626,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,626,165.18/46,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,401.77

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