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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,196.65, 63,751.38 and 24,975.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,196.65, 63,751.38 and 24,975.91 is: 34,466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,196.65 : 63,751.38 = 24,975.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,196.65/63,751.38 = 24,975.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,196.65x = 63,751.38 × 24,975.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,196.65x = 1,592,248,729.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,248,729.26/46,196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,466.76

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