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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251, 63,826.26 and 25,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251, 63,826.26 and 25,030.26 is: 34,541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251 : 63,826.26 = 25,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251/63,826.26 = 25,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251x = 63,826.26 × 25,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251x = 1,597,587,882.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,587,882.63/46,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,541.69

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