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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,214.76, 63,776.34 and 24,994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,214.76, 63,776.34 and 24,994.02 is: 34,491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214.76 : 63,776.34 = 24,994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214.76/63,776.34 = 24,994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214.76x = 63,776.34 × 24,994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214.76x = 1,594,027,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,027,117.49/46,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,491.73

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