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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,611.78, 64,324.98 and 25,391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,611.78, 64,324.98 and 25,391.06 is: 35,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,611.78 : 64,324.98 = 25,391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,611.78/64,324.98 = 25,391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,611.78x = 64,324.98 × 25,391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,611.78x = 1,633,279,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,279,426.68/46,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,040.06

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