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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277, 63,862.28 and 25,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277, 63,862.28 and 25,056.24 is: 34,577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277 : 63,862.28 = 25,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277/63,862.28 = 25,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277x = 63,862.28 × 25,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277x = 1,600,148,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,148,614.63/46,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,577.62

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