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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,389.06, 64,017.12 and 25,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,389.06, 64,017.12 and 25,168.32 is: 34,732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,389.06 : 64,017.12 = 25,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,389.06/64,017.12 = 25,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,389.06x = 64,017.12 × 25,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,389.06x = 1,611,203,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,203,361.64/46,389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,732.40

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