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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,274.32, 63,858.26 and 25,053.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,274.32, 63,858.26 and 25,053.54 is: 34,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,274.32 : 63,858.26 = 25,053.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,274.32/63,858.26 = 25,053.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,274.32x = 63,858.26 × 25,053.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,274.32x = 1,599,875,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,875,471.24/46,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,573.72

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