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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,481.94, 64,145.21 and 25,261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,481.94, 64,145.21 and 25,261.29 is: 34,860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,481.94 : 64,145.21 = 25,261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,481.94/64,145.21 = 25,261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,481.94x = 64,145.21 × 25,261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,481.94x = 1,620,390,625.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,390,625.61/46,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,860.65

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