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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,252, 63,827.76 and 25,031.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,252, 63,827.76 and 25,031.42 is: 34,543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,252 : 63,827.76 = 25,031.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,252/63,827.76 = 25,031.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,252x = 63,827.76 × 25,031.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,252x = 1,597,699,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,699,468.22/46,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,543.36

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