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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,338.30, 63,946.62 and 25,117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,338.30, 63,946.62 and 25,117.74 is: 34,662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,338.30 : 63,946.62 = 25,117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,338.30/63,946.62 = 25,117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,338.30x = 63,946.62 × 25,117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,338.30x = 1,606,194,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,194,575.04/46,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,662.35

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