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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,176.77, 63,723.96 and 24,956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,176.77, 63,723.96 and 24,956.06 is: 34,439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,176.77 : 63,723.96 = 24,956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,176.77/63,723.96 = 24,956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,176.77x = 63,723.96 × 24,956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,176.77x = 1,590,298,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,298,650.58/46,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,439.37

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