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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,176.38, 63,723.31 and 24,955.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,176.38, 63,723.31 and 24,955.59 is: 34,438.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,176.38 : 63,723.31 = 24,955.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,176.38/63,723.31 = 24,955.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,176.38x = 63,723.31 × 24,955.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,176.38x = 1,590,252,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,252,974.38/46,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,438.67

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