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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,166.66, 63,709.95 and 24,945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,166.66, 63,709.95 and 24,945.92 is: 34,425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,166.66 : 63,709.95 = 24,945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,166.66/63,709.95 = 24,945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,166.66x = 63,709.95 × 24,945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,166.66x = 1,589,303,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,303,315.90/46,166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,425.35

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