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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,160.73, 63,701.85 and 24,940.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,160.73, 63,701.85 and 24,940.04 is: 34,417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,160.73 : 63,701.85 = 24,940.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,160.73/63,701.85 = 24,940.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,160.73x = 63,701.85 × 24,940.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,160.73x = 1,588,726,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,726,368.56/46,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,417.27

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