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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,164.51, 63,706.83 and 24,943.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,164.51, 63,706.83 and 24,943.72 is: 34,422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,164.51 : 63,706.83 = 24,943.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,164.51/63,706.83 = 24,943.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,164.51x = 63,706.83 × 24,943.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,164.51x = 1,589,085,329.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,085,329.61/46,164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,422.23

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