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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,205.42, 63,763.29 and 24,984.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,205.42, 63,763.29 and 24,984.68 is: 34,478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,205.42 : 63,763.29 = 24,984.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,205.42/63,763.29 = 24,984.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,205.42x = 63,763.29 × 24,984.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,205.42x = 1,593,105,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,105,396.40/46,205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,478.76

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