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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.56, 63,827.62 and 25,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.56, 63,827.62 and 25,031.28 is: 34,543.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.56 : 63,827.62 = 25,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.56/63,827.62 = 25,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.56x = 63,827.62 × 25,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.56x = 1,597,687,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,687,027.95/46,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,543.42

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