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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,149.98, 63,686.99 and 24,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,149.98, 63,686.99 and 24,929.24 is: 34,402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,149.98 : 63,686.99 = 24,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,149.98/63,686.99 = 24,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,149.98x = 63,686.99 × 24,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,149.98x = 1,587,668,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,668,133.94/46,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,402.36

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