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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,191, 63,743.62 and 24,970.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,191, 63,743.62 and 24,970.26 is: 34,458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,191 : 63,743.62 = 24,970.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,191/63,743.62 = 24,970.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,191x = 63,743.62 × 24,970.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,191x = 1,591,694,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,694,764.74/46,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,458.98

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