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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,128.83, 63,663.90 and 25,989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,128.83, 63,663.90 and 25,989.70 is: 35,869.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,128.83 : 63,663.90 = 25,989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,128.83/63,663.90 = 25,989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,128.83x = 63,663.90 × 25,989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,128.83x = 1,654,605,661.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,605,661.83/46,128.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,869.23

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