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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.58, 63,689.10 and 24,930.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.58, 63,689.10 and 24,930.78 is: 34,404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.58 : 63,689.10 = 24,930.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.58/63,689.10 = 24,930.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.58x = 63,689.10 × 24,930.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.58x = 1,587,818,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,818,940.50/46,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,404.43

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