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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,615.80, 64,329.22 and 25,394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,615.80, 64,329.22 and 25,394.61 is: 35,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,615.80 : 64,329.22 = 25,394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,615.80/64,329.22 = 25,394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,615.80x = 64,329.22 × 25,394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,615.80x = 1,633,615,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,615,453.50/46,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,044.24

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