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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,358.56, 63,974.72 and 25,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,358.56, 63,974.72 and 25,137.76 is: 34,690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,358.56 : 63,974.72 = 25,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,358.56/63,974.72 = 25,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,358.56x = 63,974.72 × 25,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,358.56x = 1,608,181,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,181,157.43/46,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,690.06

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