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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,252, 63,827.64 and 25,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,252, 63,827.64 and 25,031.26 is: 34,543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,252 : 63,827.64 = 25,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,252/63,827.64 = 25,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,252x = 63,827.64 × 25,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,252x = 1,597,686,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,686,252.03/46,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,543.07

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