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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.61, 63,771.93 and 24,990.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.61, 63,771.93 and 24,990.78 is: 34,487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.61 : 63,771.93 = 24,990.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.61/63,771.93 = 24,990.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.61x = 63,771.93 × 24,990.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.61x = 1,593,710,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,710,272.81/46,211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,487.23

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