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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,580.23, 64,278.78 and 25,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,580.23, 64,278.78 and 25,359.44 is: 34,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,580.23 : 64,278.78 = 25,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,580.23/64,278.78 = 25,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,580.23x = 64,278.78 × 25,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,580.23x = 1,630,073,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,073,864.68/46,580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,994.98

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