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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,288.74, 63,878.33 and 25,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,288.74, 63,878.33 and 25,068 is: 34,593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,288.74 : 63,878.33 = 25,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,288.74/63,878.33 = 25,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,288.74x = 63,878.33 × 25,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,288.74x = 1,601,301,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,301,976.44/46,288.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,593.77

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