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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,519.31, 64,196.96 and 25,298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,519.31, 64,196.96 and 25,298.73 is: 34,912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,519.31 : 64,196.96 = 25,298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,519.31/64,196.96 = 25,298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,519.31x = 64,196.96 × 25,298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,519.31x = 1,624,101,431.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,101,431.37/46,519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,912.41

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