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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,486.31, 64,151.19 and 25,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,486.31, 64,151.19 and 25,265.52 is: 34,866.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,486.31 : 64,151.19 = 25,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,486.31/64,151.19 = 25,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,486.31x = 64,151.19 × 25,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,486.31x = 1,620,813,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,813,173.97/46,486.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,866.47

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