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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,294.74, 63,886.32 and 25,072.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,294.74, 63,886.32 and 25,072.74 is: 34,600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,294.74 : 63,886.32 = 25,072.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,294.74/63,886.32 = 25,072.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,294.74x = 63,886.32 × 25,072.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,294.74x = 1,601,805,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,805,090.92/46,294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,600.15

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