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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.09, 63,783.72 and 24,999.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.09, 63,783.72 and 24,999.35 is: 34,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.09 : 63,783.72 = 24,999.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.09/63,783.72 = 24,999.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.09x = 63,783.72 × 24,999.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.09x = 1,594,551,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,551,221.66/46,220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,499.10

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