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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,192.98, 63,746.48 and 24,972.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,192.98, 63,746.48 and 24,972.25 is: 34,461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,192.98 : 63,746.48 = 24,972.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,192.98/63,746.48 = 24,972.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,192.98x = 63,746.48 × 24,972.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,192.98x = 1,591,892,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,892,750.95/46,192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,461.79

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