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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,520.34, 64,196.28 and 25,299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,520.34, 64,196.28 and 25,299.63 is: 34,912.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,520.34 : 64,196.28 = 25,299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,520.34/64,196.28 = 25,299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,520.34x = 64,196.28 × 25,299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,520.34x = 1,624,142,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,142,131.38/46,520.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,912.52

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