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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,555.89, 64,246.71 and 25,335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,555.89, 64,246.71 and 25,335.18 is: 34,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,555.89 : 64,246.71 = 25,335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,555.89/64,246.71 = 25,335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,555.89x = 64,246.71 × 25,335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,555.89x = 1,627,701,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,701,962.26/46,555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,962.32

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