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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251, 63,826.38 and 25,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251, 63,826.38 and 25,030.42 is: 34,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251 : 63,826.38 = 25,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251/63,826.38 = 25,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251x = 63,826.38 × 25,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251x = 1,597,600,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,600,938.91/46,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,541.98

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