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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,269.78, 63,852.21 and 25,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,269.78, 63,852.21 and 25,049.04 is: 34,567.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,269.78 : 63,852.21 = 25,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,269.78/63,852.21 = 25,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,269.78x = 63,852.21 × 25,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,269.78x = 1,599,436,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,436,562.38/46,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,567.63

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