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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,710.13, 64,459.38 and 25,488.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,710.13, 64,459.38 and 25,488.03 is: 35,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,710.13 : 64,459.38 = 25,488.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,710.13/64,459.38 = 25,488.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,710.13x = 64,459.38 × 25,488.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,710.13x = 1,642,942,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,942,483.78/46,710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,173.15

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