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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,371.62, 63,989.40 and 25,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,371.62, 63,989.40 and 25,951 is: 35,810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,371.62 : 63,989.40 = 25,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,371.62/63,989.40 = 25,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,371.62x = 63,989.40 × 25,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,371.62x = 1,660,588,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,588,919.40/46,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,810.46

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