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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,258.56, 63,837.28 and 25,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,258.56, 63,837.28 and 25,038.28 is: 34,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,258.56 : 63,837.28 = 25,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,258.56/63,837.28 = 25,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,258.56x = 63,837.28 × 25,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,258.56x = 1,598,375,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,375,691.08/46,258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,553.08

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