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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.52, 63,827.09 and 25,030.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.52, 63,827.09 and 25,030.78 is: 34,542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.52 : 63,827.09 = 25,030.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.52/63,827.09 = 25,030.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.52x = 63,827.09 × 25,030.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.52x = 1,597,641,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,641,563.11/46,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,542.47

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