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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.04, 63,783.60 and 24,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.04, 63,783.60 and 24,999.24 is: 34,498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.04 : 63,783.60 = 24,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.04/63,783.60 = 24,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.04x = 63,783.60 × 24,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.04x = 1,594,541,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,541,524.46/46,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,498.92

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