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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,631.94, 64,351.97 and 25,411.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,631.94, 64,351.97 and 25,411.17 is: 35,067.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,631.94 : 64,351.97 = 25,411.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,631.94/64,351.97 = 25,411.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,631.94x = 64,351.97 × 25,411.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,631.94x = 1,635,258,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,258,722.45/46,631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,067.35

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