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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,205.65, 63,763.86 and 24,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,205.65, 63,763.86 and 24,984.96 is: 34,479.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,205.65 : 63,763.86 = 24,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,205.65/63,763.86 = 24,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,205.65x = 63,763.86 × 24,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,205.65x = 1,593,137,491.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,137,491.55/46,205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,479.28

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