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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,228, 63,794.64 and 25,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,228, 63,794.64 and 25,007.28 is: 34,510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,228 : 63,794.64 = 25,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,228/63,794.64 = 25,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,228x = 63,794.64 × 25,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,228x = 1,595,330,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,330,424.98/46,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,510.05

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