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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,270.65, 63,853.42 and 25,049.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,270.65, 63,853.42 and 25,049.91 is: 34,568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,270.65 : 63,853.42 = 25,049.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,270.65/63,853.42 = 25,049.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,270.65x = 63,853.42 × 25,049.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,270.65x = 1,599,522,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,522,298.94/46,270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,568.83

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