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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,162.48, 63,704.28 and 24,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,162.48, 63,704.28 and 24,941.76 is: 34,419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,162.48 : 63,704.28 = 24,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,162.48/63,704.28 = 24,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,162.48x = 63,704.28 × 24,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,162.48x = 1,588,896,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,896,862.73/46,162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,419.66

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