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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,558.98, 64,251.72 and 25,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,558.98, 64,251.72 and 25,338.24 is: 34,966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,558.98 : 64,251.72 = 25,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,558.98/64,251.72 = 25,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,558.98x = 64,251.72 × 25,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,558.98x = 1,628,025,501.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,025,501.77/46,558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,966.95

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