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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,244, 63,816.84 and 25,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,244, 63,816.84 and 25,023.44 is: 34,532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,244 : 63,816.84 = 25,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,244/63,816.84 = 25,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,244x = 63,816.84 × 25,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,244x = 1,596,916,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,916,866.73/46,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,532.41

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