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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,207.57, 63,766.52 and 24,986.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,207.57, 63,766.52 and 24,986.84 is: 34,481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,207.57 : 63,766.52 = 24,986.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,207.57/63,766.52 = 24,986.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,207.57x = 63,766.52 × 24,986.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,207.57x = 1,593,323,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,323,832.60/46,207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,481.88

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