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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,306, 63,902.28 and 25,085.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,306, 63,902.28 and 25,085.26 is: 34,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,306 : 63,902.28 = 25,085.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,306/63,902.28 = 25,085.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,306x = 63,902.28 × 25,085.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,306x = 1,603,005,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,005,308.39/46,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,617.66

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