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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,212.48, 63,773.24 and 24,991.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,212.48, 63,773.24 and 24,991.76 is: 34,488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,212.48 : 63,773.24 = 24,991.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,212.48/63,773.24 = 24,991.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,212.48x = 63,773.24 × 24,991.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,212.48x = 1,593,805,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,805,508.50/46,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,488.64

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