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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.81, 63,689.50 and 24,931.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.81, 63,689.50 and 24,931.08 is: 34,404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.81 : 63,689.50 = 24,931.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.81/63,689.50 = 24,931.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.81x = 63,689.50 × 24,931.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.81x = 1,587,848,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,848,050.82/46,151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,404.89

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