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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,193.98, 63,747.86 and 24,973.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,193.98, 63,747.86 and 24,973.25 is: 34,463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,193.98 : 63,747.86 = 24,973.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,193.98/63,747.86 = 24,973.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,193.98x = 63,747.86 × 24,973.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,193.98x = 1,591,991,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,991,244.75/46,193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,463.18

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