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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,237.99, 63,808.42 and 25,017.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,237.99, 63,808.42 and 25,017.26 is: 34,523.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,237.99 : 63,808.42 = 25,017.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,237.99/63,808.42 = 25,017.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,237.99x = 63,808.42 × 25,017.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,237.99x = 1,596,311,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,311,451.74/46,237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,523.81

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