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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,256.56, 63,834.52 and 25,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,256.56, 63,834.52 and 25,036.28 is: 34,550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,256.56 : 63,834.52 = 25,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,256.56/63,834.52 = 25,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,256.56x = 63,834.52 × 25,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,256.56x = 1,598,178,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,178,916.39/46,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,550.32

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