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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,258, 63,835.92 and 25,037.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,258, 63,835.92 and 25,037.26 is: 34,551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,258 : 63,835.92 = 25,037.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,258/63,835.92 = 25,037.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,258x = 63,835.92 × 25,037.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,258x = 1,598,276,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,276,526.38/46,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,551.35

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