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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,175.78, 63,722.57 and 24,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,175.78, 63,722.57 and 24,955.04 is: 34,437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,175.78 : 63,722.57 = 24,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,175.78/63,722.57 = 24,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,175.78x = 63,722.57 × 24,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,175.78x = 1,590,199,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,199,317.78/46,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,437.95

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