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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.81, 63,827.46 and 25,031.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.81, 63,827.46 and 25,031.16 is: 34,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.81 : 63,827.46 = 25,031.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.81/63,827.46 = 25,031.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.81x = 63,827.46 × 25,031.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.81x = 1,597,675,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,675,363.65/46,251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,542.98

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