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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,486.18, 64,150.54 and 25,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,486.18, 64,150.54 and 25,265.58 is: 34,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,486.18 : 64,150.54 = 25,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,486.18/64,150.54 = 25,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,486.18x = 64,150.54 × 25,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,486.18x = 1,620,800,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,800,600.41/46,486.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,866.29

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