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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,185.93, 63,736.59 and 24,965.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,185.93, 63,736.59 and 24,965.19 is: 34,451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,185.93 : 63,736.59 = 24,965.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,185.93/63,736.59 = 24,965.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,185.93x = 63,736.59 × 24,965.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,185.93x = 1,591,196,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,196,079.30/46,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,451.97

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