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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.73, 64,070.44 and 25,206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.73, 64,070.44 and 25,206.99 is: 34,785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.73 : 64,070.44 = 25,206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.73/64,070.44 = 25,206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.73x = 64,070.44 × 25,206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.73x = 1,615,022,557.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,022,557.01/46,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,785.74

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