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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,171.89, 63,717 and 24,951.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,171.89, 63,717 and 24,951.09 is: 34,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,171.89 : 63,717 = 24,951.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,171.89/63,717 = 24,951.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,171.89x = 63,717 × 24,951.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,171.89x = 1,589,808,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,808,601.53/46,171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,432.39

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