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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,361.69, 63,979.13 and 25,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,361.69, 63,979.13 and 25,141 is: 34,694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,361.69 : 63,979.13 = 25,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,361.69/63,979.13 = 25,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,361.69x = 63,979.13 × 25,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,361.69x = 1,608,499,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,499,307.33/46,361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,694.58

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