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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,356.52, 63,971.42 and 25,135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,356.52, 63,971.42 and 25,135.74 is: 34,687.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,356.52 : 63,971.42 = 25,135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,356.52/63,971.42 = 25,135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,356.52x = 63,971.42 × 25,135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,356.52x = 1,607,968,980.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,968,980.55/46,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,687.01

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