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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,356.72, 63,972.18 and 25,135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,356.72, 63,972.18 and 25,135.92 is: 34,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,356.72 : 63,972.18 = 25,135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,356.72/63,972.18 = 25,135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,356.72x = 63,972.18 × 25,135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,356.72x = 1,607,999,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,999,598.71/46,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,687.52

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