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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,419, 64,058.22 and 25,198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,419, 64,058.22 and 25,198.44 is: 34,773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,419 : 64,058.22 = 25,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,419/64,058.22 = 25,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,419x = 64,058.22 × 25,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,419x = 1,614,167,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,167,213.18/46,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,773.85

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