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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,536.41, 64,218.38 and 25,315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,536.41, 64,218.38 and 25,315.22 is: 34,933.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,536.41 : 64,218.38 = 25,315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,536.41/64,218.38 = 25,315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,536.41x = 64,218.38 × 25,315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,536.41x = 1,625,702,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,702,417.74/46,536.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,933.99

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