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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,174.76, 63,558.47 and 33,407.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,174.76, 63,558.47 and 33,407.24 is: 45,984.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,174.76 : 63,558.47 = 33,407.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,174.76/63,558.47 = 33,407.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,174.76x = 63,558.47 × 33,407.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,174.76x = 2,123,312,827.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,312,827.05/46,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,984.28

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