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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,486.61, 64,151.52 and 25,265.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,486.61, 64,151.52 and 25,265.87 is: 34,866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,486.61 : 64,151.52 = 25,265.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,486.61/64,151.52 = 25,265.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,486.61x = 64,151.52 × 25,265.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,486.61x = 1,620,843,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,843,643.86/46,486.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,866.90

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