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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,233.97, 63,802.41 and 25,012.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,233.97, 63,802.41 and 25,012.78 is: 34,517.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,233.97 : 63,802.41 = 25,012.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,233.97/63,802.41 = 25,012.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,233.97x = 63,802.41 × 25,012.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,233.97x = 1,595,875,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,875,644.80/46,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,517.38

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