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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,615.38, 64,327.50 and 25,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,615.38, 64,327.50 and 25,394.28 is: 35,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,615.38 : 64,327.50 = 25,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,615.38/64,327.50 = 25,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,615.38x = 64,327.50 × 25,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,615.38x = 1,633,550,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,550,546.70/46,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,043.17

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