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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,462.54, 64,115.88 and 25,241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,462.54, 64,115.88 and 25,241.74 is: 34,832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,462.54 : 64,115.88 = 25,241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,462.54/64,115.88 = 25,241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,462.54x = 64,115.88 × 25,241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,462.54x = 1,618,396,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,396,372.83/46,462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,832.28

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