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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,099, 63,612.84 and 25,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,099, 63,612.84 and 25,949.44 is: 35,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,099 : 63,612.84 = 25,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,099/63,612.84 = 25,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,099x = 63,612.84 × 25,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,099x = 1,650,717,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,717,574.81/46,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,808.10

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