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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.85, 63,883.82 and 25,071.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.85, 63,883.82 and 25,071.69 is: 34,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.85 : 63,883.82 = 25,071.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.85/63,883.82 = 25,071.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.85x = 63,883.82 × 25,071.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.85x = 1,601,675,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,675,205.70/46,292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,598.76

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