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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,338.62, 63,947.23 and 25,117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,338.62, 63,947.23 and 25,117.88 is: 34,662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,338.62 : 63,947.23 = 25,117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,338.62/63,947.23 = 25,117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,338.62x = 63,947.23 × 25,117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,338.62x = 1,606,218,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,218,466.94/46,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,662.63

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