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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,168.89, 63,712.86 and 24,948.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,168.89, 63,712.86 and 24,948.09 is: 34,428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,168.89 : 63,712.86 = 24,948.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,168.89/63,712.86 = 24,948.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,168.89x = 63,712.86 × 24,948.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,168.89x = 1,589,514,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,514,165.44/46,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,428.25

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