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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,635.02, 64,356.40 and 25,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,635.02, 64,356.40 and 25,414.28 is: 35,071.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,635.02 : 64,356.40 = 25,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,635.02/64,356.40 = 25,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,635.02x = 64,356.40 × 25,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,635.02x = 1,635,571,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,571,569.39/46,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,071.75

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