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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,603.61, 64,312.97 and 25,382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,603.61, 64,312.97 and 25,382.87 is: 35,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,603.61 : 64,312.97 = 25,382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,603.61/64,312.97 = 25,382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,603.61x = 64,312.97 × 25,382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,603.61x = 1,632,447,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,447,756.82/46,603.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,028.35

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