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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,356.57, 63,971.91 and 25,135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,356.57, 63,971.91 and 25,135.79 is: 34,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,356.57 : 63,971.91 = 25,135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,356.57/63,971.91 = 25,135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,356.57x = 63,971.91 × 25,135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,356.57x = 1,607,984,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,984,175.80/46,356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,687.30

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