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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,362.06, 63,979.61 and 25,141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,362.06, 63,979.61 and 25,141.23 is: 34,694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,362.06 : 63,979.61 = 25,141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,362.06/63,979.61 = 25,141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,362.06x = 63,979.61 × 25,141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,362.06x = 1,608,525,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,525,964.61/46,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,694.88

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