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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,391.96, 64,021.08 and 25,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,391.96, 64,021.08 and 25,171.28 is: 34,736.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,391.96 : 64,021.08 = 25,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,391.96/64,021.08 = 25,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,391.96x = 64,021.08 × 25,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,391.96x = 1,611,492,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,492,530.58/46,391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,736.46

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