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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,188.62, 63,740.34 and 24,967.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,188.62, 63,740.34 and 24,967.89 is: 34,455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,188.62 : 63,740.34 = 24,967.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,188.62/63,740.34 = 24,967.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,188.62x = 63,740.34 × 24,967.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,188.62x = 1,591,461,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,461,797.68/46,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,455.71

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