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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,219.55, 63,782.98 and 24,998.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,219.55, 63,782.98 and 24,998.81 is: 34,498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,219.55 : 63,782.98 = 24,998.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,219.55/63,782.98 = 24,998.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,219.55x = 63,782.98 × 24,998.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,219.55x = 1,594,498,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,498,575.62/46,219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,498.36

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