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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,486.14, 64,151.29 and 25,265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,486.14, 64,151.29 and 25,265.45 is: 34,866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,486.14 : 64,151.29 = 25,265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,486.14/64,151.29 = 25,265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,486.14x = 64,151.29 × 25,265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,486.14x = 1,620,811,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,811,401.89/46,486.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,866.55

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