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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,205.17, 63,763.09 and 24,984.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,205.17, 63,763.09 and 24,984.39 is: 34,478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,205.17 : 63,763.09 = 24,984.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,205.17/63,763.09 = 24,984.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,205.17x = 63,763.09 × 24,984.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,205.17x = 1,593,081,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,081,759.45/46,205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,478.43

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