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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,512.36, 64,186.70 and 25,291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,512.36, 64,186.70 and 25,291.62 is: 34,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,512.36 : 64,186.70 = 25,291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,512.36/64,186.70 = 25,291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,512.36x = 64,186.70 × 25,291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,512.36x = 1,623,385,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,385,499.00/46,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,902.24

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