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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,462.73, 64,118.82 and 25,242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,462.73, 64,118.82 and 25,242.04 is: 34,834.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,462.73 : 64,118.82 = 25,242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,462.73/64,118.82 = 25,242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,462.73x = 64,118.82 × 25,242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,462.73x = 1,618,489,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,489,819.19/46,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,834.15

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