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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,271.79, 63,855.06 and 25,051.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,271.79, 63,855.06 and 25,051.05 is: 34,570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,271.79 : 63,855.06 = 25,051.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,271.79/63,855.06 = 25,051.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,271.79x = 63,855.06 × 25,051.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,271.79x = 1,599,636,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,636,300.81/46,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,570.44

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