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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,498.74, 64,167.72 and 25,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,498.74, 64,167.72 and 25,277.52 is: 34,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,498.74 : 64,167.72 = 25,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,498.74/64,167.72 = 25,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,498.74x = 64,167.72 × 25,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,498.74x = 1,622,000,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,000,825.65/46,498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,882.68

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