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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,195.54, 63,749.84 and 24,974.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,195.54, 63,749.84 and 24,974.81 is: 34,465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,195.54 : 63,749.84 = 24,974.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,195.54/63,749.84 = 24,974.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,195.54x = 63,749.84 × 24,974.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,195.54x = 1,592,140,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,140,141.53/46,195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,465.23

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