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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,189.89, 63,741.92 and 24,969.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,189.89, 63,741.92 and 24,969.11 is: 34,457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,189.89 : 63,741.92 = 24,969.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,189.89/63,741.92 = 24,969.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,189.89x = 63,741.92 × 24,969.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,189.89x = 1,591,578,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,578,568.54/46,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,457.29

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