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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,165.58, 63,708.42 and 24,944.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,165.58, 63,708.42 and 24,944.78 is: 34,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,165.58 : 63,708.42 = 24,944.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,165.58/63,708.42 = 24,944.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,165.58x = 63,708.42 × 24,944.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,165.58x = 1,589,192,521.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,192,521.05/46,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,423.75

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