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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,278.08, 63,863.88 and 25,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,278.08, 63,863.88 and 25,057.28 is: 34,579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,278.08 : 63,863.88 = 25,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,278.08/63,863.88 = 25,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,278.08x = 63,863.88 × 25,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,278.08x = 1,600,255,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,255,123.05/46,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,579.12

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