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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.86, 63,772.32 and 24,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.86, 63,772.32 and 24,991.12 is: 34,487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.86 : 63,772.32 = 24,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.86/63,772.32 = 24,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.86x = 63,772.32 × 24,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.86x = 1,593,741,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,741,701.80/46,211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,487.72

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