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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238, 63,808.56 and 25,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238, 63,808.56 and 25,017.44 is: 34,524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238 : 63,808.56 = 25,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238/63,808.56 = 25,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238x = 63,808.56 × 25,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238x = 1,596,326,821.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,326,821.29/46,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,524.13

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