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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,196.52, 63,751.38 and 24,975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,196.52, 63,751.38 and 24,975.96 is: 34,466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,196.52 : 63,751.38 = 24,975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,196.52/63,751.38 = 24,975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,196.52x = 63,751.38 × 24,975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,196.52x = 1,592,251,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,251,916.82/46,196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,466.92

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