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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,189.67, 63,741.71 and 24,968.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,189.67, 63,741.71 and 24,968.97 is: 34,457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,189.67 : 63,741.71 = 24,968.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,189.67/63,741.71 = 24,968.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,189.67x = 63,741.71 × 24,968.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,189.67x = 1,591,564,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,564,907.16/46,189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,457.16

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