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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,371.79, 63,987.24 and 25,953.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,371.79, 63,987.24 and 25,953.31 is: 35,812.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,371.79 : 63,987.24 = 25,953.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,371.79/63,987.24 = 25,953.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,371.79x = 63,987.24 × 25,953.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,371.79x = 1,660,680,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,680,675.76/46,371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,812.30

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