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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,388.31, 64,016.06 and 25,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,388.31, 64,016.06 and 25,167.72 is: 34,731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,388.31 : 64,016.06 = 25,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,388.31/64,016.06 = 25,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,388.31x = 64,016.06 × 25,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,388.31x = 1,611,138,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,138,147.74/46,388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,731.56

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