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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,163.51, 63,705.45 and 24,942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,163.51, 63,705.45 and 24,942.72 is: 34,420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,163.51 : 63,705.45 = 24,942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,163.51/63,705.45 = 24,942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,163.51x = 63,705.45 × 24,942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,163.51x = 1,588,987,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,987,201.82/46,163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,420.85

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