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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,215.93, 63,778.29 and 24,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,215.93, 63,778.29 and 24,995.16 is: 34,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,215.93 : 63,778.29 = 24,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,215.93/63,778.29 = 24,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,215.93x = 63,778.29 × 24,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,215.93x = 1,594,148,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,148,563.08/46,215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,493.49

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