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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,581, 64,282.93 and 25,361.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,581, 64,282.93 and 25,361.43 is: 34,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,581 : 64,282.93 = 25,361.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,581/64,282.93 = 25,361.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,581x = 64,282.93 × 25,361.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,581x = 1,630,307,029.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,307,029.39/46,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,999.40

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