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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.19, 63,783.70 and 24,999.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.19, 63,783.70 and 24,999.46 is: 34,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.19 : 63,783.70 = 24,999.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.19/63,783.70 = 24,999.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.19x = 63,783.70 × 24,999.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.19x = 1,594,558,154.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,558,154.86/46,220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,499.17

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