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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,591.80, 64,297.43 and 25,371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,591.80, 64,297.43 and 25,371.06 is: 35,012.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,591.80 : 64,297.43 = 25,371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,591.80/64,297.43 = 25,371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,591.80x = 64,297.43 × 25,371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,591.80x = 1,631,293,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,293,954.38/46,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,012.47

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