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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,381.79, 64,006.85 and 25,161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,381.79, 64,006.85 and 25,161.21 is: 34,722.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,381.79 : 64,006.85 = 25,161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,381.79/64,006.85 = 25,161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,381.79x = 64,006.85 × 25,161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,381.79x = 1,610,489,857.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,489,857.19/46,381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,722.46

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