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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,048.22, 63,542.90 and 25,901.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,048.22, 63,542.90 and 25,901.09 is: 35,741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,048.22 : 63,542.90 = 25,901.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,048.22/63,542.90 = 25,901.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,048.22x = 63,542.90 × 25,901.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,048.22x = 1,645,830,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,830,118.80/46,048.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,741.45

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