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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,391.97, 64,020.83 and 25,171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,391.97, 64,020.83 and 25,171.23 is: 34,736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,391.97 : 64,020.83 = 25,171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,391.97/64,020.83 = 25,171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,391.97x = 64,020.83 × 25,171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,391.97x = 1,611,483,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,483,036.72/46,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,736.25

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