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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,160.48, 63,701.52 and 24,939.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,160.48, 63,701.52 and 24,939.76 is: 34,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,160.48 : 63,701.52 = 24,939.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,160.48/63,701.52 = 24,939.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,160.48x = 63,701.52 × 24,939.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,160.48x = 1,588,700,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,700,620.44/46,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,416.90

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