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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,216.32, 63,778.20 and 24,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,216.32, 63,778.20 and 24,995.28 is: 34,493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,216.32 : 63,778.20 = 24,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,216.32/63,778.20 = 24,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,216.32x = 63,778.20 × 24,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,216.32x = 1,594,153,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,153,966.90/46,216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,493.31

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