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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.70, 63,772.02 and 24,990.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.70, 63,772.02 and 24,990.96 is: 34,487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.70 : 63,772.02 = 24,990.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.70/63,772.02 = 24,990.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.70x = 63,772.02 × 24,990.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.70x = 1,593,723,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,723,875.98/46,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,487.46

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