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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,166.16, 63,709.26 and 24,945.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,166.16, 63,709.26 and 24,945.42 is: 34,424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,166.16 : 63,709.26 = 24,945.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,166.16/63,709.26 = 24,945.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,166.16x = 63,709.26 × 24,945.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,166.16x = 1,589,254,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,254,248.59/46,166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,424.66

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