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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,179.08, 63,726.98 and 24,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,179.08, 63,726.98 and 24,958.28 is: 34,442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,179.08 : 63,726.98 = 24,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,179.08/63,726.98 = 24,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,179.08x = 63,726.98 × 24,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,179.08x = 1,590,515,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,515,810.39/46,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,442.35

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