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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.98, 64,072.97 and 25,209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.98, 64,072.97 and 25,209.78 is: 34,788.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.98 : 64,072.97 = 25,209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.98/64,072.97 = 25,209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.98x = 64,072.97 × 25,209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.98x = 1,615,265,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,265,477.65/46,430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,788.53

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