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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,462.40, 64,117.76 and 25,241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,462.40, 64,117.76 and 25,241.82 is: 34,833.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,462.40 : 64,117.76 = 25,241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,462.40/64,117.76 = 25,241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,462.40x = 64,117.76 × 25,241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,462.40x = 1,618,448,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,448,956.72/46,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,833.52

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