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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,216.63, 63,778.97 and 24,995.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,216.63, 63,778.97 and 24,995.89 is: 34,494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,216.63 : 63,778.97 = 24,995.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,216.63/63,778.97 = 24,995.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,216.63x = 63,778.97 × 24,995.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,216.63x = 1,594,212,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,212,118.43/46,216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,494.34

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