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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,248, 63,821.76 and 25,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,248, 63,821.76 and 25,026.78 is: 34,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,248 : 63,821.76 = 25,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,248/63,821.76 = 25,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,248x = 63,821.76 × 25,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,248x = 1,597,253,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,253,146.73/46,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,536.70

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