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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,215.59, 63,777.51 and 24,994.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,215.59, 63,777.51 and 24,994.85 is: 34,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,215.59 : 63,777.51 = 24,994.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,215.59/63,777.51 = 24,994.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,215.59x = 63,777.51 × 24,994.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,215.59x = 1,594,108,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,108,976.94/46,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,492.89

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