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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,008.39, 63,493.83 and 25,871.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,008.39, 63,493.83 and 25,871.61 is: 35,704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,008.39 : 63,493.83 = 25,871.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,008.39/63,493.83 = 25,871.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,008.39x = 63,493.83 × 25,871.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,008.39x = 1,642,687,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,687,607.17/46,008.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,704.09

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