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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.98, 64,068.83 and 25,206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.98, 64,068.83 and 25,206.78 is: 34,784.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.98 : 64,068.83 = 25,206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.98/64,068.83 = 25,206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.98x = 64,068.83 × 25,206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.98x = 1,614,968,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,968,902.67/46,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,784.39

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