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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.38, 63,490.20 and 25,864.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.38, 63,490.20 and 25,864.30 is: 35,692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.38 : 63,490.20 = 25,864.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.38/63,490.20 = 25,864.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.38x = 63,490.20 × 25,864.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.38x = 1,642,129,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,129,450.54/46,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,692.74

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