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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,609.16, 64,320.82 and 25,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,609.16, 64,320.82 and 25,388.24 is: 35,035.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,609.16 : 64,320.82 = 25,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,609.16/64,320.82 = 25,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,609.16x = 64,320.82 × 25,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,609.16x = 1,632,992,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,992,030.08/46,609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,035.86

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