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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.59, 63,780.35 and 24,996.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.59, 63,780.35 and 24,996.87 is: 34,495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.59 : 63,780.35 = 24,996.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.59/63,780.35 = 24,996.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.59x = 63,780.35 × 24,996.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.59x = 1,594,308,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,308,992.52/46,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.72

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