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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,462.33, 64,117.20 and 25,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,462.33, 64,117.20 and 25,241.68 is: 34,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,462.33 : 64,117.20 = 25,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,462.33/64,117.20 = 25,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,462.33x = 64,117.20 × 25,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,462.33x = 1,618,425,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,425,844.90/46,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,833.08

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