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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.92, 63,699.26 and 24,938.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.92, 63,699.26 and 24,938.18 is: 34,414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.92 : 63,699.26 = 24,938.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.92/63,699.26 = 24,938.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.92x = 63,699.26 × 24,938.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.92x = 1,588,543,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,543,611.75/46,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,414.66

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