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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,462.79, 64,118.49 and 25,241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,462.79, 64,118.49 and 25,241.87 is: 34,833.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,462.79 : 64,118.49 = 25,241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,462.79/64,118.49 = 25,241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,462.79x = 64,118.49 × 25,241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,462.79x = 1,618,470,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,470,654.82/46,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,833.69

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