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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,486.76, 64,151.51 and 25,266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,486.76, 64,151.51 and 25,266.03 is: 34,867.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,486.76 : 64,151.51 = 25,266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,486.76/64,151.51 = 25,266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,486.76x = 64,151.51 × 25,266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,486.76x = 1,620,853,609.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,853,609.31/46,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,867.00

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