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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,335.92, 63,942.96 and 25,115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,335.92, 63,942.96 and 25,115.04 is: 34,658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,335.92 : 63,942.96 = 25,115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,335.92/63,942.96 = 25,115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,335.92x = 63,942.96 × 25,115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,335.92x = 1,605,929,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,929,998.12/46,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,658.42

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