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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.38, 63,993.83 and 25,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.38, 63,993.83 and 25,151.60 is: 34,709.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.38 : 63,993.83 = 25,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.38/63,993.83 = 25,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.38x = 63,993.83 × 25,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.38x = 1,609,546,768.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,546,768.90/46,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,709.17

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