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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,459.62, 64,112.88 and 25,238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,459.62, 64,112.88 and 25,238.82 is: 34,828.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,459.62 : 64,112.88 = 25,238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,459.62/64,112.88 = 25,238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,459.62x = 64,112.88 × 25,238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,459.62x = 1,618,133,438.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,133,438.00/46,459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,828.81

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