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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,338, 63,946.38 and 25,117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,338, 63,946.38 and 25,117.26 is: 34,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,338 : 63,946.38 = 25,117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,338/63,946.38 = 25,117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,338x = 63,946.38 × 25,117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,338x = 1,606,157,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,157,852.52/46,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,661.79

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