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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.36, 63,784.06 and 24,999.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.36, 63,784.06 and 24,999.64 is: 34,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.36 : 63,784.06 = 24,999.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.36/63,784.06 = 24,999.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.36x = 63,784.06 × 24,999.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.36x = 1,594,578,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,578,315.78/46,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,499.48

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