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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.41, 63,714.92 and 24,949.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.41, 63,714.92 and 24,949.62 is: 34,430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.41 : 63,714.92 = 24,949.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.41/63,714.92 = 24,949.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.41x = 63,714.92 × 24,949.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.41x = 1,589,662,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,662,917.58/46,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,430.34

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