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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,462.79, 64,119.43 and 25,242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,462.79, 64,119.43 and 25,242.08 is: 34,834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,462.79 : 64,119.43 = 25,242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,462.79/64,119.43 = 25,242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,462.79x = 64,119.43 × 25,242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,462.79x = 1,618,507,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,507,492.57/46,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,834.49

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