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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,495.20, 64,162.62 and 25,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,495.20, 64,162.62 and 25,275 is: 34,879.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,495.20 : 64,162.62 = 25,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,495.20/64,162.62 = 25,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,495.20x = 64,162.62 × 25,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,495.20x = 1,621,710,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,710,220.50/46,495.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,879.09

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