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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,276.74, 63,862.08 and 25,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,276.74, 63,862.08 and 25,056 is: 34,577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,276.74 : 63,862.08 = 25,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,276.74/63,862.08 = 25,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,276.74x = 63,862.08 × 25,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,276.74x = 1,600,128,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,128,276.48/46,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,577.38

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