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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,256, 63,833.16 and 25,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,256, 63,833.16 and 25,035.26 is: 34,548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,256 : 63,833.16 = 25,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,256/63,833.16 = 25,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,256x = 63,833.16 × 25,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,256x = 1,598,079,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,079,757.22/46,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,548.59

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