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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,663.38, 64,396.48 and 25,442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,663.38, 64,396.48 and 25,442.73 is: 35,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,663.38 : 64,396.48 = 25,442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,663.38/64,396.48 = 25,442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,663.38x = 64,396.48 × 25,442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,663.38x = 1,638,422,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,422,253.59/46,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,111.52

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