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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,176.68, 63,723.85 and 24,955.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,176.68, 63,723.85 and 24,955.97 is: 34,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,176.68 : 63,723.85 = 24,955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,176.68/63,723.85 = 24,955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,176.68x = 63,723.85 × 24,955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,176.68x = 1,590,290,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,290,107.88/46,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,439.25

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