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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,257, 63,834.66 and 25,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,257, 63,834.66 and 25,036.44 is: 34,550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,257 : 63,834.66 = 25,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,257/63,834.66 = 25,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,257x = 63,834.66 × 25,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,257x = 1,598,192,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,192,635.01/46,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,550.29

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