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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,205.46, 63,763.58 and 24,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,205.46, 63,763.58 and 24,984.72 is: 34,478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,205.46 : 63,763.58 = 24,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,205.46/63,763.58 = 24,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,205.46x = 63,763.58 × 24,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,205.46x = 1,593,115,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,115,192.50/46,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,478.94

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