Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,496.20, 64,164 and 25,276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,496.20, 64,164 and 25,276 is: 34,880.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,496.20 : 64,164 = 25,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,496.20/64,164 = 25,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,496.20x = 64,164 × 25,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,496.20x = 1,621,809,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,621,809,264/46,496.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,880.47
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