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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.02, 63,808.69 and 25,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.02, 63,808.69 and 25,017.33 is: 34,524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.02 : 63,808.69 = 25,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.02/63,808.69 = 25,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.02x = 63,808.69 × 25,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.02x = 1,596,323,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,323,054.60/46,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,524.04

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