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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254, 63,830.52 and 25,033.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254, 63,830.52 and 25,033.42 is: 34,546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254 : 63,830.52 = 25,033.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254/63,830.52 = 25,033.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254x = 63,830.52 × 25,033.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254x = 1,597,896,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,896,215.98/46,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,546.12

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