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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,270.55, 63,853.47 and 25,049.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,270.55, 63,853.47 and 25,049.85 is: 34,568.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,270.55 : 63,853.47 = 25,049.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,270.55/63,853.47 = 25,049.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,270.55x = 63,853.47 × 25,049.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,270.55x = 1,599,519,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,519,845.48/46,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,568.86

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