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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,237, 63,807.18 and 25,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,237, 63,807.18 and 25,016.44 is: 34,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,237 : 63,807.18 = 25,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,237/63,807.18 = 25,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,237x = 63,807.18 × 25,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,237x = 1,596,228,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,228,490.04/46,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,522.75

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