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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,190.43, 63,742.68 and 24,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,190.43, 63,742.68 and 24,969.74 is: 34,458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,190.43 : 63,742.68 = 24,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,190.43/63,742.68 = 24,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,190.43x = 63,742.68 × 24,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,190.43x = 1,591,637,827.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,637,827.79/46,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,458.17

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