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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,381.36, 64,005.78 and 25,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,381.36, 64,005.78 and 25,160.44 is: 34,721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,381.36 : 64,005.78 = 25,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,381.36/64,005.78 = 25,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,381.36x = 64,005.78 × 25,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,381.36x = 1,610,413,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,413,587.34/46,381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,721.14

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