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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.06, 64,073.70 and 25,209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.06, 64,073.70 and 25,209.27 is: 34,788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.06 : 64,073.70 = 25,209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.06/64,073.70 = 25,209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.06x = 64,073.70 × 25,209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.06x = 1,615,251,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,251,203.20/46,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,788.91

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