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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.58, 63,827.62 and 25,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.58, 63,827.62 and 25,031.30 is: 34,543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.58 : 63,827.62 = 25,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.58/63,827.62 = 25,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.58x = 63,827.62 × 25,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.58x = 1,597,688,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,688,304.51/46,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,543.43

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