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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,160.58, 63,701.52 and 24,939.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,160.58, 63,701.52 and 24,939.78 is: 34,416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,160.58 : 63,701.52 = 24,939.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,160.58/63,701.52 = 24,939.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,160.58x = 63,701.52 × 24,939.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,160.58x = 1,588,701,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,701,894.47/46,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,416.85

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