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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,411, 64,046.82 and 25,190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,411, 64,046.82 and 25,190.32 is: 34,762.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,411 : 64,046.82 = 25,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,411/64,046.82 = 25,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,411x = 64,046.82 × 25,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,411x = 1,613,359,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,359,890.78/46,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,762.45

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