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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,190.49, 63,742.89 and 24,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,190.49, 63,742.89 and 24,969.76 is: 34,458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,190.49 : 63,742.89 = 24,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,190.49/63,742.89 = 24,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,190.49x = 63,742.89 × 24,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,190.49x = 1,591,644,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,644,346.29/46,190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,458.27

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