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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,392.38, 64,019.77 and 25,171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,392.38, 64,019.77 and 25,171.19 is: 34,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,392.38 : 64,019.77 = 25,171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,392.38/64,019.77 = 25,171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,392.38x = 64,019.77 × 25,171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,392.38x = 1,611,453,668.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,453,668.57/46,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,735.31

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