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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,385.89, 64,011.26 and 25,688.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,385.89, 64,011.26 and 25,688.67 is: 35,449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,385.89 : 64,011.26 = 25,688.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,385.89/64,011.26 = 25,688.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,385.89x = 64,011.26 × 25,688.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,385.89x = 1,644,364,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,364,134.42/46,385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,449.66

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