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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.98, 64,069.60 and 25,207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.98, 64,069.60 and 25,207.06 is: 34,785.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.98 : 64,069.60 = 25,207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.98/64,069.60 = 25,207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.98x = 64,069.60 × 25,207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.98x = 1,615,006,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,006,251.38/46,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,785.19

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