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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,150.55, 63,687.78 and 24,929.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,150.55, 63,687.78 and 24,929.81 is: 34,403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,150.55 : 63,687.78 = 24,929.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,150.55/63,687.78 = 24,929.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,150.55x = 63,687.78 × 24,929.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,150.55x = 1,587,724,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,724,254.72/46,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,403.15

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