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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,209.39, 63,768.96 and 24,988.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,209.39, 63,768.96 and 24,988.65 is: 34,484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,209.39 : 63,768.96 = 24,988.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,209.39/63,768.96 = 24,988.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,209.39x = 63,768.96 × 24,988.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,209.39x = 1,593,500,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,500,222.30/46,209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,484.34

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