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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.22, 63,783.45 and 24,999.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.22, 63,783.45 and 24,999.03 is: 34,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.22 : 63,783.45 = 24,999.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.22/63,783.45 = 24,999.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.22x = 63,783.45 × 24,999.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.22x = 1,594,524,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,524,380.05/46,220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,498.42

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