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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.41, 63,780.01 and 24,996.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.41, 63,780.01 and 24,996.69 is: 34,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.41 : 63,780.01 = 24,996.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.41/63,780.01 = 24,996.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.41x = 63,780.01 × 24,996.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.41x = 1,594,289,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,289,075.68/46,217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.42

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