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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.59, 63,780.27 and 24,996.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.59, 63,780.27 and 24,996.85 is: 34,495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.59 : 63,780.27 = 24,996.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.59/63,780.27 = 24,996.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.59x = 63,780.27 × 24,996.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.59x = 1,594,305,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,305,842.15/46,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.65

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