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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,425.83, 64,067.96 and 25,205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,425.83, 64,067.96 and 25,205.21 is: 34,783.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,425.83 : 64,067.96 = 25,205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,425.83/64,067.96 = 25,205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,425.83x = 64,067.96 × 25,205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,425.83x = 1,614,846,386.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,846,386.07/46,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,783.36

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