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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,335.38, 63,942.95 and 25,114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,335.38, 63,942.95 and 25,114.73 is: 34,658.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,335.38 : 63,942.95 = 25,114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,335.38/63,942.95 = 25,114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,335.38x = 63,942.95 × 25,114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,335.38x = 1,605,909,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,909,667.73/46,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,658.39

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