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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,042.94, 63,521.25 and 25,895.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,042.94, 63,521.25 and 25,895.19 is: 35,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,042.94 : 63,521.25 = 25,895.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,042.94/63,521.25 = 25,895.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,042.94x = 63,521.25 × 25,895.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,042.94x = 1,644,894,837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,894,837.79/46,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,725.24

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