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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,207.51, 63,766.43 and 24,986.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,207.51, 63,766.43 and 24,986.77 is: 34,481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,207.51 : 63,766.43 = 24,986.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,207.51/63,766.43 = 24,986.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,207.51x = 63,766.43 × 24,986.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,207.51x = 1,593,317,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,317,120.13/46,207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,481.78

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