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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,193.70, 63,747.09 and 24,972.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,193.70, 63,747.09 and 24,972.78 is: 34,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,193.70 : 63,747.09 = 24,972.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,193.70/63,747.09 = 24,972.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,193.70x = 63,747.09 × 24,972.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,193.70x = 1,591,942,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,942,054.21/46,193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,462.32

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