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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,459.54, 64,111.74 and 25,238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,459.54, 64,111.74 and 25,238.74 is: 34,828.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,459.54 : 64,111.74 = 25,238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,459.54/64,111.74 = 25,238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,459.54x = 64,111.74 × 25,238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,459.54x = 1,618,099,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,099,536.81/46,459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,828.14

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