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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,159.08, 63,699.42 and 24,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,159.08, 63,699.42 and 24,938.28 is: 34,414.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,159.08 : 63,699.42 = 24,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,159.08/63,699.42 = 24,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,159.08x = 63,699.42 × 24,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,159.08x = 1,588,553,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,553,971.80/46,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,414.77

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