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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,260.30, 63,839.68 and 25,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,260.30, 63,839.68 and 25,040 is: 34,555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,260.30 : 63,839.68 = 25,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,260.30/63,839.68 = 25,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,260.30x = 63,839.68 × 25,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,260.30x = 1,598,545,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,545,587.20/46,260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,555.45

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