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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,366.80, 63,986.16 and 25,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,366.80, 63,986.16 and 25,146 is: 34,701.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,366.80 : 63,986.16 = 25,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,366.80/63,986.16 = 25,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,366.80x = 63,986.16 × 25,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,366.80x = 1,608,995,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,995,979.36/46,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,701.47

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