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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,272.79, 63,856.44 and 25,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,272.79, 63,856.44 and 25,052.05 is: 34,571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,272.79 : 63,856.44 = 25,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,272.79/63,856.44 = 25,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,272.79x = 63,856.44 × 25,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,272.79x = 1,599,734,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,734,727.70/46,272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,571.82

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