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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,575, 64,273.50 and 25,354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,575, 64,273.50 and 25,354.49 is: 34,989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,575 : 64,273.50 = 25,354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,575/64,273.50 = 25,354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,575x = 64,273.50 × 25,354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,575x = 1,629,621,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,621,491.65/46,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,989.19

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