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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,163.64, 63,705.90 and 24,942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,163.64, 63,705.90 and 24,942.96 is: 34,421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,163.64 : 63,705.90 = 24,942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,163.64/63,705.90 = 24,942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,163.64x = 63,705.90 × 24,942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,163.64x = 1,589,013,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,013,715.46/46,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,421.33

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