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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,631.97, 64,351.91 and 25,411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,631.97, 64,351.91 and 25,411.24 is: 35,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,631.97 : 64,351.91 = 25,411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,631.97/64,351.91 = 25,411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,631.97x = 64,351.91 × 25,411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,631.97x = 1,635,261,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,261,973.44/46,631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,067.40

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