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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,182.58, 63,731.97 and 24,961.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,182.58, 63,731.97 and 24,961.78 is: 34,447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,182.58 : 63,731.97 = 24,961.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,182.58/63,731.97 = 24,961.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,182.58x = 63,731.97 × 24,961.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,182.58x = 1,590,863,414.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,863,414.11/46,182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,447.26

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