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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,216.33, 63,778.57 and 24,995.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,216.33, 63,778.57 and 24,995.61 is: 34,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,216.33 : 63,778.57 = 24,995.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,216.33/63,778.57 = 24,995.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,216.33x = 63,778.57 × 24,995.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,216.33x = 1,594,184,199.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,184,199.59/46,216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,493.96

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