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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,163.56, 63,705.74 and 24,942.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,163.56, 63,705.74 and 24,942.82 is: 34,421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,163.56 : 63,705.74 = 24,942.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,163.56/63,705.74 = 24,942.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,163.56x = 63,705.74 × 24,942.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,163.56x = 1,589,000,805.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,000,805.79/46,163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,421.11

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