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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,639.94, 64,362.98 and 25,419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,639.94, 64,362.98 and 25,419.15 is: 35,078.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,639.94 : 64,362.98 = 25,419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,639.94/64,362.98 = 25,419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,639.94x = 64,362.98 × 25,419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,639.94x = 1,636,052,115.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,052,115.97/46,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,078.35

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