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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,106.62, 63,625.42 and 25,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,106.62, 63,625.42 and 25,688.20 is: 35,448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,106.62 : 63,625.42 = 25,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,106.62/63,625.42 = 25,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,106.62x = 63,625.42 × 25,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,106.62x = 1,634,422,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,422,514.04/46,106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,448.76

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