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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,388.96, 64,016.94 and 25,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,388.96, 64,016.94 and 25,168.28 is: 34,732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,388.96 : 64,016.94 = 25,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,388.96/64,016.94 = 25,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,388.96x = 64,016.94 × 25,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,388.96x = 1,611,196,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,196,270.66/46,388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,732.32

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