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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.93, 63,781.04 and 24,997.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.93, 63,781.04 and 24,997.15 is: 34,496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.93 : 63,781.04 = 24,997.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.93/63,781.04 = 24,997.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.93x = 63,781.04 × 24,997.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.93x = 1,594,343,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,343,780.15/46,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,496.22

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