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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.25, 63,783.89 and 24,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.25, 63,783.89 and 24,999.50 is: 34,499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.25 : 63,783.89 = 24,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.25/63,783.89 = 24,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.25x = 63,783.89 × 24,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.25x = 1,594,565,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,565,486.27/46,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,499.28

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