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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,012.59, 63,493.74 and 25,865.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,012.59, 63,493.74 and 25,865.64 is: 35,692.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,012.59 : 63,493.74 = 25,865.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,012.59/63,493.74 = 25,865.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,012.59x = 63,493.74 × 25,865.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,012.59x = 1,642,306,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,306,221.09/46,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,692.54

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