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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,287.74, 63,876.95 and 25,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,287.74, 63,876.95 and 25,067 is: 34,592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,287.74 : 63,876.95 = 25,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,287.74/63,876.95 = 25,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,287.74x = 63,876.95 × 25,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,287.74x = 1,601,203,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,203,505.65/46,287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,592.39

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