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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.50, 63,847.78 and 25,045.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.50, 63,847.78 and 25,045.94 is: 34,563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.50 : 63,847.78 = 25,045.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.50/63,847.78 = 25,045.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.50x = 63,847.78 × 25,045.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.50x = 1,599,127,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,127,667.01/46,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,563.40

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