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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,150.02, 63,687.06 and 24,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,150.02, 63,687.06 and 24,929.28 is: 34,402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,150.02 : 63,687.06 = 24,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,150.02/63,687.06 = 24,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,150.02x = 63,687.06 × 24,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,150.02x = 1,587,672,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,672,551.12/46,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,402.42

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