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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,163.58, 63,705.66 and 24,942.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,163.58, 63,705.66 and 24,942.78 is: 34,420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,163.58 : 63,705.66 = 24,942.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,163.58/63,705.66 = 24,942.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,163.58x = 63,705.66 × 24,942.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,163.58x = 1,588,996,262.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,996,262.13/46,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,420.99

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