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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,204.97, 63,762.82 and 24,984.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,204.97, 63,762.82 and 24,984.19 is: 34,478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,204.97 : 63,762.82 = 24,984.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,204.97/63,762.82 = 24,984.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,204.97x = 63,762.82 × 24,984.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,204.97x = 1,593,062,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,062,187.95/46,204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,478.15

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