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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,196.54, 63,751.22 and 24,975.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,196.54, 63,751.22 and 24,975.81 is: 34,466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,196.54 : 63,751.22 = 24,975.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,196.54/63,751.22 = 24,975.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,196.54x = 63,751.22 × 24,975.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,196.54x = 1,592,238,357.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,238,357.99/46,196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,466.61

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