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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,603.61, 64,313.05 and 25,382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,603.61, 64,313.05 and 25,382.96 is: 35,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,603.61 : 64,313.05 = 25,382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,603.61/64,313.05 = 25,382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,603.61x = 64,313.05 × 25,382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,603.61x = 1,632,455,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,455,575.63/46,603.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,028.52

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