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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,182.62, 63,731.98 and 24,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,182.62, 63,731.98 and 24,961.88 is: 34,447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,182.62 : 63,731.98 = 24,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,182.62/63,731.98 = 24,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,182.62x = 63,731.98 × 24,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,182.62x = 1,590,869,912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,869,912.11/46,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,447.38

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