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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,602, 64,311.12 and 25,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,602, 64,311.12 and 25,380.72 is: 35,025.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,602 : 64,311.12 = 25,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,602/64,311.12 = 25,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,602x = 64,311.12 × 25,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,602x = 1,632,262,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,262,529.61/46,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,025.59

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