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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,270.88, 63,853.90 and 25,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,270.88, 63,853.90 and 25,050.24 is: 34,569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,270.88 : 63,853.90 = 25,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,270.88/63,853.90 = 25,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,270.88x = 63,853.90 × 25,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,270.88x = 1,599,555,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,555,519.94/46,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,569.38

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