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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,166.50, 63,709.59 and 24,945.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,166.50, 63,709.59 and 24,945.73 is: 34,425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,166.50 : 63,709.59 = 24,945.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,166.50/63,709.59 = 24,945.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,166.50x = 63,709.59 × 24,945.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,166.50x = 1,589,282,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,282,230.55/46,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,425.01

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