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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.33, 63,779.95 and 24,996.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.33, 63,779.95 and 24,996.61 is: 34,495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.33 : 63,779.95 = 24,996.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.33/63,779.95 = 24,996.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.33x = 63,779.95 × 24,996.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.33x = 1,594,282,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,282,535.97/46,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.34

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