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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,259, 63,837.42 and 25,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,259, 63,837.42 and 25,038.44 is: 34,553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,259 : 63,837.42 = 25,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,259/63,837.42 = 25,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,259x = 63,837.42 × 25,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,259x = 1,598,389,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,389,410.42/46,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,553.05

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