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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,180.94, 63,729.48 and 24,960.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,180.94, 63,729.48 and 24,960.15 is: 34,444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,180.94 : 63,729.48 = 24,960.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,180.94/63,729.48 = 24,960.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,180.94x = 63,729.48 × 24,960.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,180.94x = 1,590,697,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,697,473.82/46,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,444.90

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