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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,603, 64,312.28 and 25,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,603, 64,312.28 and 25,382.28 is: 35,027.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,603 : 64,312.28 = 25,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,603/64,312.28 = 25,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,603x = 64,312.28 × 25,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,603x = 1,632,392,298.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,392,298.40/46,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,027.62

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