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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,168.08, 63,711.84 and 24,947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,168.08, 63,711.84 and 24,947.28 is: 34,427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,168.08 : 63,711.84 = 24,947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,168.08/63,711.84 = 24,947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,168.08x = 63,711.84 × 24,947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,168.08x = 1,589,437,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,437,111.80/46,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,427.19

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