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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,465, 64,122 and 25,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,465, 64,122 and 25,244.26 is: 34,837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,465 : 64,122 = 25,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,465/64,122 = 25,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,465x = 64,122 × 25,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,465x = 1,618,712,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,712,439.72/46,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,837.24

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