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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,097, 63,610.08 and 25,947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,097, 63,610.08 and 25,947.44 is: 35,805.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,097 : 63,610.08 = 25,947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,097/63,610.08 = 25,947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,097x = 63,610.08 × 25,947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,097x = 1,650,518,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,518,734.20/46,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,805.34

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