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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,507.20, 64,179.18 and 25,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,507.20, 64,179.18 and 25,287 is: 34,895.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,507.20 : 64,179.18 = 25,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,507.20/64,179.18 = 25,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,507.20x = 64,179.18 × 25,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,507.20x = 1,622,898,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,898,924.66/46,507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,895.65

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