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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,168.25, 63,712.09 and 24,947.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,168.25, 63,712.09 and 24,947.47 is: 34,427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,168.25 : 63,712.09 = 24,947.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,168.25/63,712.09 = 24,947.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,168.25x = 63,712.09 × 24,947.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,168.25x = 1,589,455,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,455,453.91/46,168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,427.46

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