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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,535.52, 64,219.80 and 25,315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,535.52, 64,219.80 and 25,315.12 is: 34,935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,535.52 : 64,219.80 = 25,315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,535.52/64,219.80 = 25,315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,535.52x = 64,219.80 × 25,315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,535.52x = 1,625,731,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,731,943.38/46,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,935.29

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