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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,259.88, 63,838.80 and 25,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,259.88, 63,838.80 and 25,039.12 is: 34,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,259.88 : 63,838.80 = 25,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,259.88/63,838.80 = 25,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,259.88x = 63,838.80 × 25,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,259.88x = 1,598,467,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,467,373.86/46,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,554.08

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