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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.88, 63,805.34 and 25,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.88, 63,805.34 and 25,015.16 is: 34,520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.88 : 63,805.34 = 25,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.88/63,805.34 = 25,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.88x = 63,805.34 × 25,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.88x = 1,596,100,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,100,788.95/46,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,520.83

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