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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,338.82, 63,945.86 and 25,117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,338.82, 63,945.86 and 25,117.63 is: 34,661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,338.82 : 63,945.86 = 25,117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,338.82/63,945.86 = 25,117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,338.82x = 63,945.86 × 25,117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,338.82x = 1,606,168,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,168,166.06/46,338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,661.40

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