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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,672.39, 64,406.91 and 25,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,672.39, 64,406.91 and 25,451.20 is: 35,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,672.39 : 64,406.91 = 25,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,672.39/64,406.91 = 25,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,672.39x = 64,406.91 × 25,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,672.39x = 1,639,233,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,233,147.79/46,672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,122.12

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