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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,270.68, 63,853.57 and 25,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,270.68, 63,853.57 and 25,049.96 is: 34,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,270.68 : 63,853.57 = 25,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,270.68/63,853.57 = 25,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,270.68x = 63,853.57 × 25,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,270.68x = 1,599,528,929.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,528,929.84/46,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,568.95

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