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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,179.23, 63,727.35 and 24,958.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,179.23, 63,727.35 and 24,958.49 is: 34,442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,179.23 : 63,727.35 = 24,958.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,179.23/63,727.35 = 24,958.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,179.23x = 63,727.35 × 24,958.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,179.23x = 1,590,538,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,538,427.70/46,179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,442.72

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