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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,218.79, 63,781.88 and 24,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,218.79, 63,781.88 and 24,998 is: 34,497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,218.79 : 63,781.88 = 24,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,218.79/63,781.88 = 24,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,218.79x = 63,781.88 × 24,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,218.79x = 1,594,419,311.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,419,311.25/46,218.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,497.21

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