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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.55, 63,784.36 and 24,999.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.55, 63,784.36 and 24,999.81 is: 34,499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.55 : 63,784.36 = 24,999.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.55/63,784.36 = 24,999.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.55x = 63,784.36 × 24,999.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.55x = 1,594,596,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,596,880.97/46,220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,499.74

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