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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,429.39, 64,072.58 and 25,209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,429.39, 64,072.58 and 25,209.01 is: 34,788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,429.39 : 64,072.58 = 25,209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,429.39/64,072.58 = 25,209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,429.39x = 64,072.58 × 25,209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,429.39x = 1,615,206,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,206,309.95/46,429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,788.45

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