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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,269, 63,851.43 and 25,048.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,269, 63,851.43 and 25,048.27 is: 34,566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,269 : 63,851.43 = 25,048.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,269/63,851.43 = 25,048.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,269x = 63,851.43 × 25,048.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,269x = 1,599,367,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,367,414.03/46,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,566.72

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