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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,216.83, 63,779.22 and 24,996.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,216.83, 63,779.22 and 24,996.09 is: 34,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,216.83 : 63,779.22 = 24,996.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,216.83/63,779.22 = 24,996.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,216.83x = 63,779.22 × 24,996.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,216.83x = 1,594,231,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,231,362.42/46,216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,494.60

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