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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,026.64, 63,519.06 and 25,889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,026.64, 63,519.06 and 25,889.86 is: 35,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,026.64 : 63,519.06 = 25,889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,026.64/63,519.06 = 25,889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,026.64x = 63,519.06 × 25,889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,026.64x = 1,644,499,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,499,570.73/46,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,729.30

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