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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,259.63, 63,838.38 and 25,038.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,259.63, 63,838.38 and 25,038.89 is: 34,553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,259.63 : 63,838.38 = 25,038.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,259.63/63,838.38 = 25,038.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,259.63x = 63,838.38 × 25,038.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,259.63x = 1,598,442,334.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,442,334.19/46,259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,553.72

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