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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,162.56, 63,704.36 and 24,941.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,162.56, 63,704.36 and 24,941.82 is: 34,419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,162.56 : 63,704.36 = 24,941.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,162.56/63,704.36 = 24,941.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,162.56x = 63,704.36 × 24,941.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,162.56x = 1,588,902,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,902,680.34/46,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,419.73

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