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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.83, 63,780.60 and 24,997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.83, 63,780.60 and 24,997.09 is: 34,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.83 : 63,780.60 = 24,997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.83/63,780.60 = 24,997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.83x = 63,780.60 × 24,997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.83x = 1,594,329,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,329,398.45/46,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.98

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