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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,205.23, 63,763.16 and 24,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,205.23, 63,763.16 and 24,984.44 is: 34,478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,205.23 : 63,763.16 = 24,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,205.23/63,763.16 = 24,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,205.23x = 63,763.16 × 24,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,205.23x = 1,593,086,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,086,845.23/46,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,478.50

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