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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,584, 64,287.06 and 25,364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,584, 64,287.06 and 25,364.42 is: 35,003.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,584 : 64,287.06 = 25,364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,584/64,287.06 = 25,364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,584x = 64,287.06 × 25,364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,584x = 1,630,603,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,603,990.41/46,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,003.52

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