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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.97, 63,526.23 and 25,888.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.97, 63,526.23 and 25,888.62 is: 35,727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.97 : 63,526.23 = 25,888.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.97/63,526.23 = 25,888.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.97x = 63,526.23 × 25,888.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.97x = 1,644,606,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,606,428.50/46,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,727.48

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