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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,180.08, 63,728.36 and 24,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,180.08, 63,728.36 and 24,959.28 is: 34,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,180.08 : 63,728.36 = 24,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,180.08/63,728.36 = 24,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,180.08x = 63,728.36 × 24,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,180.08x = 1,590,613,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,613,981.18/46,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,443.73

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