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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,388.80, 64,016.28 and 25,167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,388.80, 64,016.28 and 25,167.62 is: 34,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,388.80 : 64,016.28 = 25,167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,388.80/64,016.28 = 25,167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,388.80x = 64,016.28 × 25,167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,388.80x = 1,611,137,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,137,408.85/46,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,731.17

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