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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,486.61, 64,151.94 and 25,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,486.61, 64,151.94 and 25,265.92 is: 34,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,486.61 : 64,151.94 = 25,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,486.61/64,151.94 = 25,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,486.61x = 64,151.94 × 25,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,486.61x = 1,620,857,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,857,816.70/46,486.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,867.20

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