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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,424.33, 64,065.89 and 25,203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,424.33, 64,065.89 and 25,203.71 is: 34,781.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,424.33 : 64,065.89 = 25,203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,424.33/64,065.89 = 25,203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,424.33x = 64,065.89 × 25,203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,424.33x = 1,614,697,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,697,986.43/46,424.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,781.29

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