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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.98, 63,994.38 and 25,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.98, 63,994.38 and 25,152.24 is: 34,709.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.98 : 63,994.38 = 25,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.98/63,994.38 = 25,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.98x = 63,994.38 × 25,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.98x = 1,609,602,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,602,004.41/46,372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,709.91

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