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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.92, 63,518.88 and 25,888.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.92, 63,518.88 and 25,888.36 is: 35,723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.92 : 63,518.88 = 25,888.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.92/63,518.88 = 25,888.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.92x = 63,518.88 × 25,888.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.92x = 1,644,399,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,399,632.24/46,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,723.03

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