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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,609.39, 64,320.63 and 25,388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,609.39, 64,320.63 and 25,388.66 is: 35,036.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,609.39 : 64,320.63 = 25,388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,609.39/64,320.63 = 25,388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,609.39x = 64,320.63 × 25,388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,609.39x = 1,633,014,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,014,452.66/46,609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,036.17

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