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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,259.06, 63,837.97 and 25,038.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,259.06, 63,837.97 and 25,038.78 is: 34,553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,259.06 : 63,837.97 = 25,038.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,259.06/63,837.97 = 25,038.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,259.06x = 63,837.97 × 25,038.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,259.06x = 1,598,424,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,424,886.48/46,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,553.77

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