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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,535.76, 64,217.48 and 25,315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,535.76, 64,217.48 and 25,315.11 is: 34,933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,535.76 : 64,217.48 = 25,315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,535.76/64,217.48 = 25,315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,535.76x = 64,217.48 × 25,315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,535.76x = 1,625,672,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,672,443.55/46,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,933.83

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