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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,356.84, 63,972.12 and 25,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,356.84, 63,972.12 and 25,136.16 is: 34,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,356.84 : 63,972.12 = 25,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,356.84/63,972.12 = 25,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,356.84x = 63,972.12 × 25,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,356.84x = 1,608,013,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,013,443.86/46,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,687.73

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