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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,552.78, 64,242.84 and 25,332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,552.78, 64,242.84 and 25,332.20 is: 34,958.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,552.78 : 64,242.84 = 25,332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,552.78/64,242.84 = 25,332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,552.78x = 64,242.84 × 25,332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,552.78x = 1,627,412,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,412,343.65/46,552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,958.43

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